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Sonedecker Family History

Sonedecker 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: Snedeker, Boedecker, Boedeker, Longenecker, Neudecker, Stonehocker

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Where is the Sonedecker family from?

You can see how Sonedecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonedecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonedecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Sonedecker families living in Ohio. This was about 76% of all the recorded Sonedecker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sonedecker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Sonedecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonedecker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sonedecker. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sonedecker. For the veterans among your Sonedecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonedecker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Sonedecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sonedecker in 1965 was 74, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonedecker 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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