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Sondheimer Family History

Sondheimer 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: Sontheimer, Ostheimer, Sundheim, Manheimer, Bornheimer, Mannheimer

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Where is the Sondheimer family from?

You can see how Sondheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sondheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sondheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sondheimer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sondheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sondheimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sondheimer 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 Sondheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sondheimer. 100% of Sondheimer 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%

What Sondheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Sondheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sondheimer 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Sondheimer. 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 180 military records available for the last name Sondheimer. For the veterans among your Sondheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sondheimer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sondheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sondheimer in 1962 was 85, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sondheimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sondheimer 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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