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Soini Family History

Soini Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from the personal name Soini a Finnish form of Swedish Sune Sven (see Svendsen). Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century especially in southern Ostrobothnia Satakunta and Tavastia.

Adopted also as an ornamental name in the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century. The choice was influenced by national romanticism which associated the name with the word soini which supposedly had the historical meaning ‘squire’.

Additionally, the name is connected with Soini, the name of the Finnish mythological giant, son of Kaleva.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Soini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soini family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Soini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Soini families living in Minnesota. This was about 26% of all the recorded Soini's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Soini families in 1920.
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What did your Soini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soini. 30% of Soini men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Soini women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Soini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soini 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Soini. 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 171 military records available for the last name Soini. For the veterans among your Soini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soini lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Soini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Soini in 1954 was 32, and 83 in 2003.

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