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Sonnamaker Family History

Sonnamaker 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: Wannamaker, Wanamaker, Moneymaker, Nonemaker, Nunamaker, Slaymaker

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Where is the Sonnamaker family from?

You can see how Sonnamaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnamaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnamaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sonnamaker families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonnamaker's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Sonnamaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnamaker 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 Sonnamaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonnamaker. 58% of Sonnamaker 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
    58%
  • Proprietor
    43%

What Sonnamaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Sonnamaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnamaker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sonnamaker. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sonnamaker. For the veterans among your Sonnamaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnamaker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Sonnamaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sonnamaker in 1961 was 50, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonnamaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnamaker 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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