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Sonneborn Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the places called Sonneborn or Sonnenborn. In some cases the Jewish name may be artificial.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sonnenberg, Sonne, Sonnen, Sonnenburg, Sonner, Steinborn, Henneberg

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Where is the Sonneborn family from?

You can see how Sonneborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonneborn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonneborn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Sonneborn families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sonneborn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sonneborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonneborn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sonneborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sonneborn. 100% of Sonneborn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sonneborn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 652 military records available for the last name Sonneborn. For the veterans among your Sonneborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonneborn lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sonneborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sonneborn in 1942 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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