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Soung Family History

Soung Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written សួង probably of Chinese or Vietnamese origin but unexplained etymology.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 宋 see Song.

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


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Where is the Soung family from?

You can see how Soung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soung family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Soung families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Soung families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soung's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Soung families in 1841.
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What did your Soung ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soung. 100% of Soung men worked as a Labourer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Soung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soung 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Soung. 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 32 military records available for the last name Soung. For the veterans among your Soung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soung lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Soung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Soung in 1987 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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