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Soen Family History

Soen 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: Son, Shen, Hoen, Moen, Soden, Roen, Boen, Oen, Sohn, Sen

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Where is the Soen family from?

You can see how Soen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Soen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Soen family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Soen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Soen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soen. 100% of Soen men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Soen women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Soen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soen 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Soen. 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 63 military records available for the last name Soen. For the veterans among your Soen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Soen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Soen in 1980 was 62, and 90 in 2003.

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