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Sohren Family History

Sohren 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: Bohren, Soren, Ohren, Shen, Oren, Toren, Schoen, Soden, Goren, Bohlen

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Where is the Sohren family from?

You can see how Sohren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sohren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sohren families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sohren's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sohren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohren 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 250 census records available for the last name Sohren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohren 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 Sohren. 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 79 military records available for the last name Sohren. For the veterans among your Sohren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohren lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Sohren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sohren in 1974 was 92, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohren 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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