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Soe Family History

Soe Name Meaning

Burmese: from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name from soe ‘to dominate’. — Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 蘇 possibly based on its Cantonese or Teochew or Hokkien pronunciation see Su

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


Similar surnames: Son, Sok, So, Noe, Sol, Som, Doe, Boe, Hoe, Oe

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Where is the Soe family from?

You can see how Soe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Soe families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Soe's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Soe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soe. 100% of Soe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Soe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soe 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Soe. 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 81 military records available for the last name Soe. For the veterans among your Soe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Soe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Soe in 1960 was 58, and 88 in 2003.

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