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Souness Family History

Souness Surname Meaning

Apparently from Soonhouse in Blainslie Melrose (Roxburghs) whose name is of unknown origin.

The first element may represent a Borders pronunciation of swine and it is possible that the name is for 'Swinehouse'.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Souness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souness family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Souness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Souness families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Souness's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Souness families in 1891.
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What did your Souness ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Souness. 100% of Souness women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 140 immigration records available for the last name Souness. 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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There are 134 military records available for the last name Souness. For the veterans among your Souness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souness lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Souness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Souness in 1972 was 69, and 82 in 1980.

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