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Soepen Family History

Soepen 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: Steen, Steven, Soden, Sonnen, Soper, Sieren, Sepe, Coenen, Seelen

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Where is the Soepen family from?

You can see how Soepen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soepen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Soepen families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Soepen's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Soepen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soepen 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 4 census records available for the last name Soepen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soepen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Soepen. 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 Soepen. For the veterans among your Soepen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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