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Soetmelk Family History

Soetmelk 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: Semmel, Sotelo, Noetzel, Stetzel, Stoetzel, Soetaert, Soergel

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Soetmelk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soetmelk 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 Soetmelk. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Soetmelk. For the veterans among your Soetmelk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soetmelk lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Soetmelk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Soetmelk in 1993 was 84, and 76 in 1996.

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