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Sogn Family History

Sogn 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: Son, Soga, Sohn, Sonn, Sorn, Soon, John, Song, Horn, Sok

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Where is the Sogn family from?

You can see how Sogn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sogn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sogn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Sogn families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 59% of all the recorded Sogn's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Sogn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sogn 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 Sogn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sogn. 48% of Sogn men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sogn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sogn were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Sogn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Sogn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sogn 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Sogn. 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 112 military records available for the last name Sogn. For the veterans among your Sogn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sogn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sogn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sogn in 1958 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sogn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sogn 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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