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Soohoo Family History

Soohoo 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: Soo Hoo, Sochor, Schoo, Donohoo, Stoop, Sorbo, Solomon, Solano, Shao

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Where is the Soohoo family from?

You can see how Soohoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soohoo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Soohoo families living in California. This was about 64% of all the recorded Soohoo's in USA. California had the highest population of Soohoo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soohoo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soohoo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soohoo. 43% of Soohoo men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Chef
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
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What Soohoo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Soohoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soohoo 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Soohoo. 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 133 military records available for the last name Soohoo. For the veterans among your Soohoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soohoo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soohoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Soohoo in 1963 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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