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Souder Family History

Souder Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sauder. In some cases also Breton (Côtes-d'Armor; mainly Le Souder):

variant of Soudéer an occupational name for a mercenary soldier or a hired servant from Old French soldoier.

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


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Where is the Souder family from?

You can see how Souder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Souder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Souder families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Souder's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Souder families in 1891.
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What did your Souder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Souder. 100% of Souder 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 15,000 census records available for the last name Souder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souder 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Souder. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Souder. For the veterans among your Souder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souder lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Souder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Souder in 1955 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souder 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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