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Souto Family History

Souto Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: topographic name from souto ‘grove small wood’. Compare Soto.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Souto family from?

You can see how Souto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souto family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Souto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Souto family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Souto's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Souto families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souto 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 Souto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Souto. 42% of Souto men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Souto women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Fireman
    25%
  • Seaman
    17%
  • Plasterer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Souto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Souto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souto 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Souto. 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 183 military records available for the last name Souto. For the veterans among your Souto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souto lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Souto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Souto in 1941 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Souto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souto 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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