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Sojourney Family History

Sojourney 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: Sojourner, Journey, Jurney, Pokorney, Torney, Courtney, Dorney

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Where is the Sojourney family from?

You can see how Sojourney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sojourney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sojourney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sojourney family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sojourney's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sojourney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sojourney 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 37 census records available for the last name Sojourney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sojourney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sojourney. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sojourney. For the veterans among your Sojourney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sojourney lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Sojourney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sojourney in 1971 was 63, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sojourney 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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