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Sous Family History

Sous Surname Meaning

German: variant of Saus unexplained. Cambodian: written សុះ same as Sos

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


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Where is the Sous family from?

You can see how Sous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sous family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sous family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sous's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sous families in 1911.
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What did your Sous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sous. 50% of Sous men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Sous women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Drayman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Sous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Sous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sous 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Sous. 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 961 military records available for the last name Sous. For the veterans among your Sous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sous lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Sous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sous in 1973 was 48, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sous

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sous 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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