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Soete Family History

Soete 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: Conte, Notte, Cote, Korte, Loewe, Seth, Holte, Motte, Soter, Sorge

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Where is the Soete family from?

You can see how Soete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soete family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soete families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Soete families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Soete's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Soete families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soete 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 Soete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soete. 34% of Soete men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Soete women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Soete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Soete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soete 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Soete. 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 176 military records available for the last name Soete. For the veterans among your Soete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soete lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Soete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Soete in 1954 was 36, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soete

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soete 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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