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Sohne Family History

Sohne 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: Sone, Sonne, Sohn, Kohne, Soine, Sohns, Bohne, John, Song, Son

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Where is the Sohne family from?

You can see how Sohne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sohne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sohne families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sohne's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sohne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sohne ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Sohne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohne 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sohne. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sohne. For the veterans among your Sohne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Sohne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sohne in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2000.

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