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Souster Family History

Souster Surname Meaning

from Middle English sewester sowester ‘sempstress’.

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


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Where is the Souster family from?

You can see how Souster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Souster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Souster families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Souster's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Souster families in 1891.
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What did your Souster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Souster. 50% of Souster men worked as a Builders Labourer and 89% of Souster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Souster were Caterer and Bookfolder.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Caterer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Bookfolder
    4%

What Souster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Souster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souster 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Souster. 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 251 military records available for the last name Souster. For the veterans among your Souster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souster lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Souster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Souster in 1974 was 69, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souster 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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