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Souligny Family History

Souligny 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: Tourigny, Soulsby, Soulier, Sevigny, Poulin, Moulin, Solin, Montigny

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Where is the Souligny family from?

You can see how Souligny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souligny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Souligny families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Souligny families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Souligny's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Souligny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souligny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Souligny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Souligny. 56% of Souligny 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Menuisier
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%
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What Souligny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Souligny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souligny 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Souligny. 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 62 military records available for the last name Souligny. For the veterans among your Souligny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souligny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Souligny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Souligny in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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