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Sohelman Family History

Sohelman 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: Sobelman, Shelman, Selman, Sherman, Spielman, Helman, Wohlman

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Where is the Sohelman family from?

You can see how Sohelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sohelman family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sohelman's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Sohelman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Sohelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohelman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sohelman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sohelman. For the veterans among your Sohelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohelman lifespan?

Average Sohelman life expectancy in 1984 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohelman 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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