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Soumis Family History

Soumis Name 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: Soulis, Solis, Louis, Sluis, Loomis, Kouris, Somes, Soltis, Sours

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Where is the Soumis family from?

You can see how Soumis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soumis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soumis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Soumis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Soumis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Soumis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soumis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soumis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soumis. 67% of Soumis men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    67%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
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Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Soumis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soumis 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Soumis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Soumis. For the veterans among your Soumis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soumis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Soumis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Soumis in 1970 was 76, and 79 in 1996.

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