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Soiseth Family History

Soiseth 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: Roseth, Borseth, Forseth, Spieth, Dotseth, Smith, Joseph, Helseth

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Where is the Soiseth family from?

You can see how Soiseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soiseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Soiseth families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soiseth's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Soiseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soiseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soiseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soiseth. 34% of Soiseth 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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Soiseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soiseth 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Soiseth. 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 47 military records available for the last name Soiseth. For the veterans among your Soiseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soiseth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Soiseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Soiseth in 1962 was 84, and 89 in 1999.

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