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Sohns Family History

Sohns Surname Meaning

German (also Söhns):: patronymic from Sohn. habitational name from Zons a place near Düsseldorf.

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


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Where is the Sohns family from?

You can see how Sohns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sohns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sohns families living in Hampshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sohns's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Sohns families in 1891.
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What did your Sohns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sohns. 19% of Sohns men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Sohns women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sohns were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sohns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohns 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Sohns. 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 706 military records available for the last name Sohns. For the veterans among your Sohns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohns lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sohns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sohns in 1953 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohns 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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