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Sooley Family History

Sooley Surname Meaning

see Sully.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sooley family from?

You can see how Sooley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sooley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sooley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sooley families living in Essex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Sooley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sooley families in 1891.
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What did your Sooley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sooley. 100% of Sooley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sooley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sooley 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Sooley. 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 90 military records available for the last name Sooley. For the veterans among your Sooley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sooley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Sooley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sooley in 1961 was 42, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sooley 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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