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Souers Family History

Souers Surname Meaning

Altered form of Sauers a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Souers family from?

You can see how Souers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Souers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Souers families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Souers's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Souers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Souers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Souers. 27% of Souers men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Souers women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Souers were Salesman 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
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Accountant
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Souers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Souers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souers 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Souers. 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 538 military records available for the last name Souers. For the veterans among your Souers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souers lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Souers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Souers in 1940 was 65, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Souers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souers 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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