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Soo Family History

Soo Name Meaning

Chinese: variant of Su .

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


Similar surnames: So, Soh, Soon, Foo, Yoo, Loo, Joo, Hoo, Woo, Doo

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Where is the Soo family from?

You can see how Soo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Soo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 40 Soo families living in California. This was about 89% of all the recorded Soo's in USA. California had the highest population of Soo families in 1880.
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What did your Soo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soo. 20% of Soo men worked as a Cook and 50% of Soo women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soo were Laborer and Proprietor. .

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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

  • Cook
    20%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Soo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soo 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Soo. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Soo. For the veterans among your Soo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soo lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Soo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Soo in 1948 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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