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Soeffgen Family History

Soeffgen Surname 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: Steffen, Offen, Loeffler, Geffen, Hoeffner, Sheffler, Steffey

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Where is the Soeffgen family from?

You can see how Soeffgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soeffgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Soeffgen families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Soeffgen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Soeffgen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Soeffgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soeffgen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Soeffgen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Soeffgen. For the veterans among your Soeffgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soeffgen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Soeffgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Soeffgen in 1966 was 77, and 70 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soeffgen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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