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Soehnel Family History

Soehnel 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: Soehner, Boehner, Hoehne, Fehnel, Koehnen, Boehne, Goehner, Hoehner

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Where is the Soehnel family from?

You can see how Soehnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soehnel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soehnel family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Soehnel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Soehnel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soehnel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Soehnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soehnel 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Soehnel. 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 36 military records available for the last name Soehnel. For the veterans among your Soehnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soehnel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Soehnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Soehnel in 1960 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soehnel 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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