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Sonnema Family History

Sonnema 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: Sonneman, Bonnema, Sonnen, Sonne, Sonner, Sonnek, Lonneman, Fennema

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Where is the Sonnema family from?

You can see how Sonnema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonnema family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonnema's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sonnema families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Sonnema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnema 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sonnema. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sonnema. For the veterans among your Sonnema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnema lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sonnema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sonnema in 1969 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnema 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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