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Sohlke Family History

Sohlke Name 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: Gohlke, Bohlke, Sole, Bohle, Oelke, Sorlie, Boehlke, Pehlke, Sollie

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Where is the Sohlke family from?

You can see how Sohlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohlke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sohlke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Sohlke families living in California. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sohlke's in USA. California had the highest population of Sohlke families in 1880.
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What did your Sohlke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sohlke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Sohlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohlke 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Sohlke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Sohlke. For the veterans among your Sohlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohlke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Sohlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sohlke in 1967 was 93, and 64 in 1997.

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