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Suo Family History

Suo Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 索 meaning ‘thick rope or chain’ in Chinese: (i) borne by the descendants of the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC). It is said to be from Suo (索) the name of an ancient state (possibly located in Henan province) during the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC) which was annexed during the Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 BC).

The Suo family was one of the six clans of the Shang dynasty that were sent to the state of Lu after the annihilation of the Shang dynasty.

(ii) traced back to a minority ethnic group in ancient northern China.

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


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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suo. 37% of Suo men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Longshoreman
    19%

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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Suo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suo 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Suo. 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 90 military records available for the last name Suo. For the veterans among your Suo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Suo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Suo in 1970 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

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