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Soots Family History

Soots Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Dutch Soodts of uncertain origin.

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


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Where is the Soots family from?

You can see how Soots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soots family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soots families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Soots families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Soots's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Soots families in 1911.
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What did your Soots ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soots. 30% of Soots men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Soots women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soots were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Knitter
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Soots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soots 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Soots. 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 585 military records available for the last name Soots. For the veterans among your Soots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soots lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Soots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Soots in 1959 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soots 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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