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Soules Family History

Soules Surname Meaning

English: variant of Soule. French (Soulès): plural form of Soulé (see Soule).

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


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Where is the Soules family from?

You can see how Soules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soules family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soules families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 75 Soules families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Soules's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Soules families in 1911.
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What did your Soules ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soules. 37% of Soules men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
  • Labourer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Soules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soules 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Soules. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Soules. For the veterans among your Soules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soules lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Soules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Soules in 1953 was 37, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soules

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soules 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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