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Soughley Family History

Soughley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hughley, Loughney, Loughrey, Boughey, Sousley, Keighley, Dougher

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Where is the Soughley family from?

You can see how Soughley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soughley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Soughley family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Soughley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Soughley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Soughley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soughley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Soughley. 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 military records available for the last name Soughley. For the veterans among your Soughley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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