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Soumas Family History

Soumas 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: Bouras, Soma, Dumas, Soman, Tougas, Somma, Lomas, Somes, Sousa

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Where is the Soumas family from?

You can see how Soumas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soumas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Soumas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Soumas families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Soumas's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Soumas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soumas 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 252 census records available for the last name Soumas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soumas 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Soumas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Soumas. For the veterans among your Soumas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soumas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Soumas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Soumas in 1971 was 77, and 29 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soumas 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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