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Soetens Family History

Soetens 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: Stevens, Soltes, Lootens, Sebens, Boelens, Saelens, Ottens, Skeens

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Where is the Soetens family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soetens 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 Soetens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soetens. 100% of Soetens women worked as a Packer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Soetens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soetens 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Soetens. 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 21 military records available for the last name Soetens. For the veterans among your Soetens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soetens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soetens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Soetens in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soetens 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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