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Where is the Soo family from?

You can see how Soo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Soo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 49 Soo families living in British Columbia. This was about 79% of all the recorded Soo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Soo families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Soo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soo 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Soo. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Soo. For the veterans among your Soo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soo lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Soo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Soo in 1948 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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Soo Family History