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Sousy Family History

Sousy 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: Sousa, Soucy, House, Soulsby, Study, Sorby, Noury, Susa, Couey, Couse

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Where is the Sousy family from?

You can see how Sousy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sousy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Sousy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Sousy families living in Maine. This was about 87% of all the recorded Sousy's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sousy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sousy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sousy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sousy. 100% of Sousy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sousy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Sousy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sousy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sousy. 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 Sousy. For the veterans among your Sousy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sousy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Sousy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sousy in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sousy 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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