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Soechting Family History

Soechting 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: Schwing, Sweeting, Beeching, Rechtin, Goetting, Oetting, Moehling

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Where is the Soechting family from?

You can see how Soechting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soechting family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Soechting families living in Texas. This was about 31% of all the recorded Soechting's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Soechting families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soechting 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 Soechting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soechting. 29% of Soechting men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%

What Soechting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Soechting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soechting 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 Soechting. 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 52 military records available for the last name Soechting. For the veterans among your Soechting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soechting lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Soechting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Soechting in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soechting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soechting 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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