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Sohlden Family History

Sohlden 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: Kolden, Soden, Bohlen, Olden, Holden, Golden, Colden, Boulden, Selden

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohlden 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 Sohlden ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Sohlden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohlden 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sohlden. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sohlden. For the veterans among your Sohlden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohlden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sohlden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sohlden in 1966 was 64, and 70 in 2003.

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