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Sohara Family History

Sohara 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: Ohara, Schara, Solar, Kotara, Sharp, Sharaf, Vohra, Hara, Uehara

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Where is the Sohara family from?

You can see how Sohara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohara family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sohara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Sohara family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sohara's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Sohara families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Sohara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohara 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sohara. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sohara. For the veterans among your Sohara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohara lifespan?

Average Sohara life expectancy in 1988 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohara 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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