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Sohlmann Family History

Sohlmann 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: Kohlmann, Ohlmann, Bohlmann, Pohlmann, Bollmann, Wohlman, Ohmann

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Where is the Sohlmann family from?

You can see how Sohlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohlmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sohlmann family living in Hawaii. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sohlmann's in USA. Hawaii and 3 other states had the highest population of Sohlmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohlmann 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 53 census records available for the last name Sohlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohlmann 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Sohlmann. 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 74 military records available for the last name Sohlmann. For the veterans among your Sohlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohlmann lifespan?

Average Sohlmann life expectancy in 1983 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohlmann 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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