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Soignier Family History

Soignier 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: Sonnier, Spigner, Signer, Sonier, Slinger, Pointer, Eigner, Seiger

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Where is the Soignier family from?

You can see how Soignier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soignier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soignier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Soignier families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Soignier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Soignier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soignier 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 Soignier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soignier. 50% of Soignier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Soignier women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Soignier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Soignier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soignier 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Soignier. 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 82 military records available for the last name Soignier. For the veterans among your Soignier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soignier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soignier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Soignier in 1963 was 65, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soignier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soignier 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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