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Sondberg Family History

Sondberg Surname 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: Sandberg, Sundberg, Kindberg, Solberg, Goldberg, Swedberg, Lindberg

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Where is the Sondberg family from?

You can see how Sondberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sondberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sondberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sondberg families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sondberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sondberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sondberg 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 Sondberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sondberg. 37% of Sondberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Sondberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Sondberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sondberg 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Sondberg. 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 37 military records available for the last name Sondberg. For the veterans among your Sondberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sondberg lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Sondberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sondberg in 1954 was 25, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sondberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sondberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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