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Sohlberg Family History

Sohlberg 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: Sahlberg, Solberg, Kohlberg, Wohlberg, Soelberg, Holberg, Kolberg

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Where is the Sohlberg family from?

You can see how Sohlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohlberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sohlberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Sohlberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 58% of all the recorded Sohlberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sohlberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohlberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sohlberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Sohlberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Sohlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohlberg 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Sohlberg. 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 157 military records available for the last name Sohlberg. For the veterans among your Sohlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohlberg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Sohlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sohlberg in 1953 was 49, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sohlberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohlberg 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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