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Soger Family History

Soger 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: Sager, Soler, Roger, Soter, Soder, Hoger, Soper, Seger, Boger, Sober

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Where is the Soger family from?

You can see how Soger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Soger families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Soger's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Soger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soger 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 Soger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soger. 38% of Soger men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Soger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soger were Carpenter and Laundress.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%

What Soger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soger 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Soger. 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 85 military records available for the last name Soger. For the veterans among your Soger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Soger in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soger 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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