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Soutas Family History

Soutas 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: Soutar, Kotas, Bouras, Costas, Coultas, Souter, Tougas, Soltes

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Where is the Soutas family from?

You can see how Soutas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soutas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Soutas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Soutas families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soutas's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Soutas families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soutas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Soutas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soutas 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Soutas. 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 12 military records available for the last name Soutas. For the veterans among your Soutas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soutas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Soutas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Soutas in 1981 was 23, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soutas 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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