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Sohner Family History

Sohner 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: Lohner, Rohner, Bohner, Johner, Sonner, Hohner, Sohmer, Soehner

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Where is the Sohner family from?

You can see how Sohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sohner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sohner families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sohner's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Sohner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohner 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 Sohner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sohner. 22% of Sohner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sohner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Agent
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sohner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohner 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Sohner. 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 338 military records available for the last name Sohner. For the veterans among your Sohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sohner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sohner in 1962 was 41, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sohner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohner 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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