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Souris Family History

Souris 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: Kouris, Sours, Soulis, Boris, Morris, Norris, Solis, Duris, Suri

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Where is the Souris family from?

You can see how Souris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Souris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Souris families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Souris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Souris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Souris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Souris. 43% of Souris men worked as a Cook and 50% of Souris women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Souris were Owner and Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Owner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Souris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Souris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souris 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Souris. 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 148 military records available for the last name Souris. For the veterans among your Souris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souris lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Souris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Souris in 1957 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Souris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souris 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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