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Sohi Family History

Sohi Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Sikh name found in the Jat community. Iranian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sohi family from?

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

In 1940, Power Plant Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sohi. 100% of Sohi men worked as a Power Plant Operator.

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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

  • Power Plant Operator
    100%

What Sohi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Sohi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohi 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sohi. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sohi. For the veterans among your Sohi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Sohi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sohi in 1976 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohi 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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