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Soham Family History

Soham Surname Meaning

see Soame.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Soham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soham family living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soham's in USA. South Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Soham families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Soham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soham 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Soham. 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 4 military records available for the last name Soham. For the veterans among your Soham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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