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Soong Family History

Soong Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 宋 see Song

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


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Where is the Soong family from?

You can see how Soong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Soong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Soong family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soong's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Soong families in 1911.
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What did your Soong ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soong. 60% of Soong 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Soong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Soong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soong 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Soong. 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 85 military records available for the last name Soong. For the veterans among your Soong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soong lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Soong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Soong in 1960 was 55, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soong 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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