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Soeth Family History

Soeth 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: Seth, Koeth, South, Noeth, Soth, Roeth, Speth, Sheth, Oeth, Smith

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Where is the Soeth family from?

You can see how Soeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Soeth families living in Somerset. This was about 27% of all the recorded Soeth's in United Kingdom. Somerset and 1 other county had the highest population of Soeth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soeth 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 Soeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soeth. 47% of Soeth men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Soeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Soeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soeth 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Soeth. 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 230 military records available for the last name Soeth. For the veterans among your Soeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soeth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Soeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Soeth in 1965 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soeth 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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