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Sohay Family History

Sohay 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: Shay, Soha, Hay, Shan, Mohan, Say, Shah, Shaw, Shao, Solar

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Where is the Sohay family from?

You can see how Sohay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sohay family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sohay's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sohay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Sohay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sohay. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sohay. For the veterans among your Sohay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohay lifespan?

Average Sohay life expectancy in 1996 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohay 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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