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Sonnendecker Family History

Sonnendecker 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: Longenecker, Shiverdecker, Nonnenmacher, Neudecker, Leyendecker

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Where is the Sonnendecker family from?

You can see how Sonnendecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnendecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnendecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sonnendecker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonnendecker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sonnendecker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Sonnendecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnendecker 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sonnendecker. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sonnendecker. For the veterans among your Sonnendecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnendecker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sonnendecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sonnendecker in 1965 was 62, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonnendecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnendecker 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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