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Soulis Family History

Soulis Name Meaning

Greek: possibly a nickname derived from Albanian shul ‘bolt of wood’ figuratively ‘brawny man’ and ‘tall dolt’. Americanized form of Lithuanian Šaulys (see Shaulis ). Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of Soule . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Molis, Soules, Salis, Lollis, Shults, Boulos, Kolis, Shukis, Pulis

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Where is the Soulis family from?

You can see how Soulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soulis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Soulis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Soulis families living in Orkney. This was about 75% of all the recorded Soulis's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Soulis families in 1841.
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What did your Soulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soulis. 54% of Soulis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Soulis women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    54%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Sales Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soulis 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Soulis. 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 432 military records available for the last name Soulis. For the veterans among your Soulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soulis lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Soulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Soulis in 1950 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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