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Sou Family History

Sou Name Meaning

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, You, Sol, Su, Ou, Som, Shu, Lou

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Where is the Sou family from?

You can see how Sou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sou family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Sou families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sou's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sou families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sou ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Logger
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sou 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Sou. 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 150 military records available for the last name Sou. For the veterans among your Sou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sou lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Sou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sou in 1980 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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