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Sohal Family History

Sohal Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab Haryana) Bangladeshi and Pakistani: Jat habitational name from Sohal village in Jalandhar district of Punjab.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sohal family from?

You can see how Sohal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sohal family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sohal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sohal families in 1920.
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What did your Sohal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sohal. 50% of Sohal 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
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Sohal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Sohal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohal 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Sohal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sohal. For the veterans among your Sohal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohal lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Sohal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sohal in 1980 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohal 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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