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Soane Family History

Soane Surname Meaning

variant of Son (1). occasionally perhaps a variant of Soame or possibly confused with it.

However the following early bearers may otherwise belong with (1); compare Roger le Son 1327 in Subsidy Rolls (Suffolk).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Soane family from?

You can see how Soane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Soane families living in Sussex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Soane's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Soane families in 1891.
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What did your Soane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Soane. 100% of Soane men worked as a Farmworker and 84% of Soane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmworker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Cigarette Packer
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Soane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soane 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Soane. 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 256 military records available for the last name Soane. For the veterans among your Soane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soane lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Soane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Soane in 1968 was 59, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soane 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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