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Soyland Family History

Soyland 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: Hoyland, Boyland, Soland, Holland, Boland, Rowland, Solano, Ryland

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Where is the Soyland family from?

You can see how Soyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soyland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Soyland families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Soyland's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Soyland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soyland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soyland. 100% of Soyland 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Soyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soyland 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Soyland. 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 48 military records available for the last name Soyland. For the veterans among your Soyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soyland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Soyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Soyland in 1963 was 74, and 62 in 2003.

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