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Soulier Family History

Soulier Surname Meaning

French: metonymic occupational name for a shoemaker from Old French soulier ‘shoe sandal’. French: topographic name for someone who lived in a house exposed to sun from a derivative of Latin solarium from sol ‘sun’.

Altered form of French Souliere or Soulliere variants of the surnames above. Compare Soulia.

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


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Where is the Soulier family from?

You can see how Soulier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soulier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soulier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Soulier families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Soulier's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Soulier families in 1891.
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What did your Soulier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soulier. 38% of Soulier men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Soulier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soulier were Helper and House Mother.

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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%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Inspector
    15%
  • House Mother
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Soulier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soulier 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Soulier. 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 556 military records available for the last name Soulier. For the veterans among your Soulier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soulier lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Soulier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Soulier in 1944 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soulier 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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