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Songy Family History

Songy Surname Meaning

French (Marne): habitational name from Songy a place in Marne.

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


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Where is the Songy family from?

You can see how Songy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Songy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Songy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Songy families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Songy's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Songy families in 1891.
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What did your Songy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Songy. 46% of Songy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Songy women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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
    46%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Songy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Songy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Songy 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Songy. 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 389 military records available for the last name Songy. For the veterans among your Songy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Songy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Songy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Songy in 1961 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Songy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Songy 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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