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Soennichsen Family History

Soennichsen 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: Sonnichsen, Svenningsen, Henrichsen, Erichsen, Hinrichsen, Henningsen

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Where is the Soennichsen family from?

You can see how Soennichsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soennichsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soennichsen family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soennichsen's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Soennichsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soennichsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Soennichsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soennichsen. 50% of Soennichsen 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

What Soennichsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Soennichsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soennichsen 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Soennichsen. 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 61 military records available for the last name Soennichsen. For the veterans among your Soennichsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soennichsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Soennichsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Soennichsen in 1963 was 58, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soennichsen 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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