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Soenser Family History

Soenser 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: Speiser, Boenker, Oeser, Spenner, Loeser, Sensel, Genser, Bonser

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Where is the Soenser family from?

You can see how Soenser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soenser family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Soenser families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soenser's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Soenser families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Soenser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soenser 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Soenser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Soenser. For the veterans among your Soenser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soenser lifespan?

Average Soenser life expectancy in 1973 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soenser 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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