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Sohrweid Family History

Sohrweid 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: Scheid, Schneid, Schwed, Wohlwend, Schwein, Schwend, Schei, Shield

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Where is the Sohrweid family from?

You can see how Sohrweid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohrweid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sohrweid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sohrweid families living in Nebraska. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sohrweid's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Sohrweid families in 1880.
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What did your Sohrweid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sohrweid. 60% of Sohrweid men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Sohrweid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Sohrweid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohrweid 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sohrweid. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sohrweid. For the veterans among your Sohrweid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohrweid lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sohrweid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sohrweid in 1964 was 66, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohrweid 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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