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Soulis Family History

Soulis Surname 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


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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 1911 there were 2 Soulis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Soulis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Soulis families in 1911.
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What did your Soulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soulis. 100% of Soulis men worked as a Merchant.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    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 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 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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