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Sohnrey Family History

Sohnrey 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: Shirey, Schrey, Shorey, Lohrey, Sorey, Mohney, Johnsey, Conrey

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Where is the Sohnrey family from?

You can see how Sohnrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohnrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sohnrey family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sohnrey's in USA. California had the highest population of Sohnrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohnrey 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 Sohnrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sohnrey. 100% of Sohnrey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Sohnrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Sohnrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohnrey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sohnrey. 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 Sohnrey. For the veterans among your Sohnrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohnrey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sohnrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sohnrey in 1966 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sohnrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohnrey 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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