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Soernsen Family History

Soernsen 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: Bernsen, Steensen, Sorensen, Swensen, Doerksen, Soenksen, Sornson

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Where is the Soernsen family from?

You can see how Soernsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soernsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Soernsen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soernsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Soernsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soernsen 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 Soernsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Soernsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Soernsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soernsen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Soernsen. 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 Soernsen. For the veterans among your Soernsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soernsen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Soernsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Soernsen in 1970 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soernsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soernsen 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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