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Soulie Family History

Soulie 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: Soulier, Sorlie, Sollie, Soule, Soulis, Soulia, Solie, Soucie, Solis

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Where is the Soulie family from?

You can see how Soulie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soulie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soulie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Soulie families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soulie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Soulie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soulie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Soulie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soulie. 38% of Soulie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Helper
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Soulie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Soulie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soulie 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Soulie. 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 57 military records available for the last name Soulie. For the veterans among your Soulie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soulie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Soulie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Soulie in 1966 was 74, and 72 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soulie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soulie 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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