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Soas Family History

Soas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sas, Sias, Boas, Oas, Saas, Stas, Soss, Soos, Sons, Sloas

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Where is the Soas family from?

You can see how Soas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Soas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Soas families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Soas's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Soas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Soas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Soas. 100% of Soas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Soas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Soas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 101 immigration records available for the last name Soas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Soas. For the veterans among your Soas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Soas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Soas in 1981 was 79, and 71 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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