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Soilson Family History

Soilson 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: Soisson, Stilson, Sibson, Sison, Poisson, Ohlson, Sisson, Coulson

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Where is the Soilson family from?

You can see how Soilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soilson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Soilson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Soilson family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Soilson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Soilson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Soilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soilson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Soilson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Soilson. For the veterans among your Soilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soilson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Soilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Soilson in 1968 was 83, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soilson 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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