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Sooy Family History

Sooy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Flemish Suy.

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


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Where is the Sooy family from?

You can see how Sooy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sooy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sooy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sooy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sooy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sooy families in 1891.
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What did your Sooy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sooy. 17% of Sooy men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Sooy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sooy were Foreman and Waitress.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sooy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sooy 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Sooy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sooy. For the veterans among your Sooy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sooy lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sooy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sooy in 1953 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sooy 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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