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Sonderstrom Family History

Sonderstrom 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: Soderstrom, Sederstrom, Sundstrom, Otterstrom, Okerstrom, Cederstrom

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Where is the Sonderstrom family from?

You can see how Sonderstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonderstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonderstrom family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonderstrom's in USA. California had the highest population of Sonderstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonderstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Sonderstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonderstrom 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sonderstrom. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sonderstrom. For the veterans among your Sonderstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonderstrom lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Sonderstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sonderstrom in 1978 was 48, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonderstrom 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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