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Soehler Family History

Soehler 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: Poehler, Soehner, Oehler, Boehler, Woehler, Sohler, Koehler, Seller

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Where is the Soehler family from?

You can see how Soehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soehler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Soehler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Soehler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Soehler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Soehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soehler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Soehler. 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 13 military records available for the last name Soehler. For the veterans among your Soehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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