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Soehnlein Family History

Soehnlein 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: Koehnlein, Boehnlein, Poehlein, Oehrlein, Schlein, Koehnen, Soehner

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Where is the Soehnlein family from?

You can see how Soehnlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soehnlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soehnlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Soehnlein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Soehnlein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Soehnlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soehnlein 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 Soehnlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soehnlein. 43% of Soehnlein men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Mail Carrier
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Soehnlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Soehnlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soehnlein 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Soehnlein. 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 101 military records available for the last name Soehnlein. For the veterans among your Soehnlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soehnlein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Soehnlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Soehnlein in 1961 was 63, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soehnlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soehnlein 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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