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Soenker Family History

Soenker 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: Boenker, Shenker, Slenker, Noecker, Spenner, Jonker, Stenner, Blenker

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Where is the Soenker family from?

You can see how Soenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soenker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soenker family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soenker's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Soenker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soenker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Soenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soenker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Soenker. 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 8 military records available for the last name Soenker. For the veterans among your Soenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soenker lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Soenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Soenker in 1978 was 92, and 70 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soenker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soenker 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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