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Soich Family History

Soich 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: Stich, Sovich, Sorich, Polich, Rich, Smith, Roch, Roach, Hoch, Rodich

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Where is the Soich family from?

You can see how Soich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Soich family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Soich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soich. 40% of Soich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Soich women worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Coal Loader
    20%
  • Steel Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Soich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Soich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soich 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Soich. 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 63 military records available for the last name Soich. For the veterans among your Soich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soich lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Soich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Soich in 1956 was 67, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soich 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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