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Sohrmann Family History

Sohrmann 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: Mohrmann, Lohrmann, Dohrmann, Kohrman, Kohlmann, Ohlmann, Ehrmann

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Where is the Sohrmann family from?

You can see how Sohrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohrmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sohrmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sohrmann family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sohrmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sohrmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohrmann 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 41 census records available for the last name Sohrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohrmann 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 Sohrmann. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sohrmann. For the veterans among your Sohrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohrmann lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Sohrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sohrmann in 1977 was 83, and 92 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohrmann 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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