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Sojer Family History

Sojer 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: Soler, Soter, Soder, Soper, Sober, Somer, Sower, Sofer, Sayer, Over

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Where is the Sojer family from?

You can see how Sojer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sojer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sojer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sojer family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sojer's in USA. California had the highest population of Sojer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sojer 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 68 census records available for the last name Sojer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sojer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sojer. 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 55 military records available for the last name Sojer. For the veterans among your Sojer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sojer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Sojer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sojer in 1964 was 60, and 84 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sojer 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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