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Soilean Family History

Soilean Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Soileau, Boileau, Solan, Sollman, Spilman, Olean, Soldan, Hoilman

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Where is the Soilean family from?

You can see how Soilean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soilean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soilean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Soilean families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Soilean's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Soilean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soilean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soilean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soilean. 100% of Soilean men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Soilean women worked as a Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Soilean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soilean 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Soilean. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Soilean. For the veterans among your Soilean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soilean lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Soilean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Soilean in 1962 was 70, and 87 in 2001.

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