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Sonderland Family History

Sonderland 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: Sunderland, Sonderman, Soderlind, Soderlund, Overland, Handeland

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Where is the Sonderland family from?

You can see how Sonderland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonderland family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sonderland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sonderland family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonderland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sonderland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonderland 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 Sonderland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonderland. 72% of Sonderland 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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Sonderland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Sonderland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonderland 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Sonderland. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sonderland. For the veterans among your Sonderland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonderland lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sonderland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sonderland in 1969 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonderland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonderland 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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