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Sohnen Family History

Sohnen 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: Sonnen, Bohnen, Kohnen, Shen, Lohner, Schnee, Schoen, Soden, Bohlen

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Where is the Sohnen family from?

You can see how Sohnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohnen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sohnen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sohnen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sohnen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohnen 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 49 census records available for the last name Sohnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohnen 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Sohnen. 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 37 military records available for the last name Sohnen. For the veterans among your Sohnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohnen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Sohnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sohnen in 1971 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sohnen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohnen 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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