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Sohnert Family History

Sohnert 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: Bohnert, Sehnert, Kohnert, Lohner, Rohner, Bohner, Johner, Sonner

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Where is the Sohnert family from?

You can see how Sohnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohnert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sohnert family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sohnert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sohnert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohnert 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 12 census records available for the last name Sohnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohnert 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sohnert. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sohnert. For the veterans among your Sohnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohnert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Sohnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sohnert in 1966 was 85, and 95 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohnert 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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