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Soenning Family History

Soenning 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: Koenning, Henning, Penning, Ronning, Kenning, Sinning, Venning

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Where is the Soenning family from?

You can see how Soenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soenning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soenning family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Soenning's in USA. New York had the highest population of Soenning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soenning 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 Soenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Slasher Tender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soenning. 100% of Soenning men worked as a Slasher Tender.

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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

  • Slasher Tender
    100%

What Soenning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Soenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soenning 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Soenning. 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 3 military records available for the last name Soenning. For the veterans among your Soenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soenning lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Soenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Soenning in 1978 was 65, and 93 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soenning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soenning 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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