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Sonefeld Family History

Sonefeld 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: Sonnenfeld, Seefeld, Sommerfeld, Bonfield, Longfield, Saalfeld

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Where is the Sonefeld family from?

You can see how Sonefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonefeld family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sonefeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sonefeld family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonefeld's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sonefeld families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Sonefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonefeld 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sonefeld. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sonefeld. For the veterans among your Sonefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonefeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sonefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sonefeld in 1963 was 80, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonefeld 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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