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Souns Family History

Souns 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: Sours, Sohns, Kouns, Soens, Sons, Song, Son, Sun, Young, Sund

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Where is the Souns family from?

You can see how Souns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souns family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Souns families living in Vermont. This was about 63% of all the recorded Souns's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Souns families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Souns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souns 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Souns. 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 6 military records available for the last name Souns. For the veterans among your Souns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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