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Sohrweide Family History

Sohrweide 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: Schwede, Schroeder, Stride, Schreier, Weide, Heide, Schneider

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Where is the Sohrweide family from?

You can see how Sohrweide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohrweide family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sohrweide families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Sohrweide families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sohrweide's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sohrweide families in 1880.
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What did your Sohrweide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cobbler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sohrweide. 50% of Sohrweide men worked as a Cobbler.

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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

  • Cobbler
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sohrweide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Sohrweide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohrweide 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sohrweide. 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 59 military records available for the last name Sohrweide. For the veterans among your Sohrweide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohrweide lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sohrweide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sohrweide in 1965 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohrweide 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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