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Soon Family History

Soon Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 孫 see Sun

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


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Where is the Soon family from?

You can see how Soon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Soon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Soon families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Soon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Soon families in 1911.
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What did your Soon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soon. 24% of Soon men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Shingle Mill
    12%
  • Saw Mill
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Soon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soon 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Soon. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Soon. For the veterans among your Soon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soon lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Soon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Soon in 1941 was 33, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soon 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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