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Souma Family History

Souma 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: Soma, Somma, Sousa, Bouma, Touma, Douma, Souza, Souva, Azuma, Som

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Where is the Souma family from?

You can see how Souma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Souma families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Souma's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Souma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Souma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souma 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Souma. 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 13 military records available for the last name Souma. For the veterans among your Souma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Souma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Souma in 1964 was 60, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Souma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souma 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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