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Soenen Family History

Soenen 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: Sonnen, Coenen, Koenen, Steen, Steven, Soden, Sone, Sonne, Sieren

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Where is the Soenen family from?

You can see how Soenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soenen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Soenen families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Soenen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Soenen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soenen 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 Soenen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Gas Attendant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Soenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soenen 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Soenen. 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 Soenen. For the veterans among your Soenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soenen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Soenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Soenen in 1962 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soenen 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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