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Sohlman Family History

Sohlman 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: Wohlman, Rohlman, Sollman, Ohlman, Stohlman, Pohlman, Kohlman

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Where is the Sohlman family from?

You can see how Sohlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sohlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sohlman families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sohlman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sohlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohlman 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 Sohlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sohlman. 67% of Sohlman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Sohlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Sohlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohlman 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Sohlman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Sohlman. For the veterans among your Sohlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohlman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sohlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sohlman in 1964 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sohlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohlman 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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