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Soesman Family History

Soesman 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: Osman, Kosman, Selman, Rosman, Goeman, Mossman, Sherman, Moerman

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Where is the Soesman family from?

You can see how Soesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soesman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Soesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Soesman family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Soesman's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Soesman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soesman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Soesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soesman 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Soesman. 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 36 military records available for the last name Soesman. For the veterans among your Soesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soesman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Soesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Soesman in 1968 was 76, and 70 in 1996.

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