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Sohnleitner Family History

Sohnleitner 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: Schneiter, Scheiner, Leitner, Scheibner, Schneider, Schleifer

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Where is the Sohnleitner family from?

You can see how Sohnleitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohnleitner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sohnleitner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sohnleitner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sohnleitner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Sohnleitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohnleitner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sohnleitner. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sohnleitner. For the veterans among your Sohnleitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohnleitner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Sohnleitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sohnleitner in 1977 was 57, and 67 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohnleitner 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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