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Soehner Family History

Soehner Surname Meaning

German (Söhner): relationship name from Middle High German sun son ‘son’ + -er suffix of affiliation meaning ‘son-in-law’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Soehner family from?

You can see how Soehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soehner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Soehner family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Soehner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Soehner families in 1911.
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What did your Soehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soehner. 100% of Soehner men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Soehner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soehner 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Soehner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 288 military records available for the last name Soehner. For the veterans among your Soehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soehner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Soehner in 1963 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soehner 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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