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Soghill Family History

Soghill 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: Coghill, Scahill, Cogbill, Stodghill, Polhill, Edghill, Schill, Shill

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Where is the Soghill family from?

You can see how Soghill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soghill family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Soghill family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soghill's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Soghill families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Soghill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soghill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Soghill. 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 1 military records available for the last name Soghill. For the veterans among your Soghill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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