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Soash Family History

Soash 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: Coash, Sowash, Stash, Sosh, Shah, Ash, Sas, Roach, Nash, Coach

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Where is the Soash family from?

You can see how Soash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soash family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Soash families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Soash's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Soash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soash 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 Soash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Receptionist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soash. 100% of Soash men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Soash women worked as a Receptionist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Receptionist
    100%

What Soash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Soash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soash 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Soash. 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 90 military records available for the last name Soash. For the veterans among your Soash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soash lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Soash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Soash in 1961 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soash

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soash 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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