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Soyars Family History

Soyars Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Sawyers.

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


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Where is the Soyars family from?

You can see how Soyars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soyars family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soyars families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Soyars families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Soyars's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soyars families in 1891.
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What did your Soyars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soyars. 63% of Soyars men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Soyars women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soyars were Truck Driver and House Keeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • House Keeper
    13%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Soyars. 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 491 military records available for the last name Soyars. For the veterans among your Soyars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soyars lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Soyars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Soyars in 1962 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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