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Soehnlen Family History

Soehnlen 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, Koehnlein, Boehnlein, Boehle, Bohlen, Poehlein

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Where is the Soehnlen family from?

You can see how Soehnlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soehnlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soehnlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Soehnlen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Soehnlen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Soehnlen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Soehnlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soehnlen 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Soehnlen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Soehnlen. For the veterans among your Soehnlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soehnlen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Soehnlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Soehnlen in 1967 was 67, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soehnlen 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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