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Soehngen Family History

Soehngen 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: Koehnen, Soehner, Sonnen, Engen, Boehner, Hoehne, Coenen, Saenger

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Where is the Soehngen family from?

You can see how Soehngen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soehngen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soehngen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Soehngen families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Soehngen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Soehngen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soehngen 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 210 census records available for the last name Soehngen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soehngen 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Soehngen. 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 178 military records available for the last name Soehngen. For the veterans among your Soehngen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soehngen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soehngen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Soehngen in 1963 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soehngen 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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