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Sohigian Family History

Sohigian 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: Sahagian, Nahigian, Shipman, Cohagan, Steigman, Seligman, Ohanian

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Where is the Sohigian family from?

You can see how Sohigian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohigian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sohigian families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sohigian's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sohigian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohigian 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 Sohigian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sohigian. 38% of Sohigian men worked as a Barber and 100% of Sohigian women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Barber
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Selling Finel
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Sohigian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Sohigian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohigian 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Sohigian. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sohigian. For the veterans among your Sohigian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohigian lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Sohigian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sohigian in 1961 was 56, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohigian 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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