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Soentgen Family History

Soentgen 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: Soenksen, Sonnen, Engen, Shenton, Bestgen, Senter, Coenen, Saenger

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Where is the Soentgen family from?

You can see how Soentgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soentgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soentgen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Soentgen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Soentgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soentgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Soentgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Soentgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soentgen 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Soentgen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Soentgen. For the veterans among your Soentgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soentgen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 1999, in the United States, Soentgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Soentgen in 1942 was 49, and 70 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soentgen 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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