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Soothill Family History

Soothill Surname Meaning

from Soothill in Dewsbury (WR Yorks) recorded as Sothil(l) and Sothyll in the 13th and 14th centuries.

The place-name derives from Old English sōt ‘soot’ + hyll ‘hill’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Soothill family from?

You can see how Soothill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soothill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Soothill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Soothill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Soothill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Soothill families in 1891.
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What did your Soothill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Musician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Soothill. 100% of Soothill men worked as a Musician and 100% of Soothill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Musician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Soothill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soothill 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Soothill. 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 110 military records available for the last name Soothill. For the veterans among your Soothill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soothill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Soothill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Soothill in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 1994.

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