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Soulia Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Souliere or Soulier .

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


Similar surnames: Soule, Soules, Sula, Soulier, Poulin, Bouyea, Soli, Sorlie, Sulik

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Where is the Soulia family from?

You can see how Soulia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soulia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soulia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Soulia families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Soulia's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Soulia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soulia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soulia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soulia. 79% of Soulia men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Soulia women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soulia were Farmer and Secretary. .

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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
    79%
  • Farmer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Soulia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soulia 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Soulia. 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 256 military records available for the last name Soulia. For the veterans among your Soulia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soulia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Soulia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Soulia in 1958 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

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