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Soey Family History

Soey 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: Hoey, Soley, Sooy, Sovey, Coey, Sorey, Shey, Sobey, Srey, Song

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Where is the Soey family from?

You can see how Soey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Soey families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soey's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Soey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Soey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soey 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 Soey. 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 31 military records available for the last name Soey. For the veterans among your Soey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Soey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Soey in 1972 was 79, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soey 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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