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Soh Family History

Soh Name Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 蘇 see Su 1 based on its Cantonese pronunciation. It is common in Malaysia and Singapore. Compare So Korean: variant of (see So ).

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


Similar surnames: So, Suh, Toh, Son, Koh, Sok, Goh, Sohn, Loh, Joh

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Where is the Soh family from?

You can see how Soh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Soh families living in Arizona. This was about 83% of all the recorded Soh's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Soh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soh. 100% of Soh 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%
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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Soh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soh 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 864 immigration records available for the last name Soh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Soh. For the veterans among your Soh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Soh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Soh in 1968 was 95, and 79 in 2004.

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