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Souby Family History

Souby 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: Sorby, Soucy, Sosby, Sorbo, Saxby, Soulsby, Mosby, Corby, Study

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Where is the Souby family from?

You can see how Souby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Souby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Souby families living in Louisiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Souby's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Souby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Souby ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Souby ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Souby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souby 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Souby. 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 22 military records available for the last name Souby. For the veterans among your Souby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Souby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Souby in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 2001.

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