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Soyden Family History

Soyden 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: Soden, Boyden, Sorden, Sowden, Bowden, Hayden, Cowden, Norden, Boden

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Where is the Soyden family from?

You can see how Soyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soyden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Soyden families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soyden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Soyden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soyden 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 Soyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stitcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soyden. 100% of Soyden women worked as a Stitcher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Soyden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Soyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soyden 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Soyden. 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 20 military records available for the last name Soyden. For the veterans among your Soyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soyden lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Soyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Soyden in 1974 was 92, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soyden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soyden 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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