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Soenson Family History

Soenson 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: Stenson, Sorenson, Swenson, Svenson, Sornson, Benson, Soisson

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Where is the Soenson family from?

You can see how Soenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soenson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Soenson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Soenson families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Soenson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Soenson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Soenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soenson 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Soenson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Soenson. For the veterans among your Soenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soenson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soenson 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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