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Sohan Family History

Sohan 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: Shan, Mohan, Rohan, Soman, Sohn, Cohan, Solan, Lohan, Bohan, Kohan

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Where is the Sohan family from?

You can see how Sohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Sohan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sohan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sohan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohan 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 Sohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Silk Pedlar was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sohan. 100% of Sohan men worked as a Silk Pedlar.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Silk Pedlar
    100%

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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Sohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohan 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Sohan. 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 629 military records available for the last name Sohan. For the veterans among your Sohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sohan in 1969 was 71, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohan 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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