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Sonnenstrahl Family History

Sonnenstrahl 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: Sonnentag, Sonnenschein, Unnerstall, Sonnenberg, Steenstra

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Where is the Sonnenstrahl family from?

You can see how Sonnenstrahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnenstrahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnenstrahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sonnenstrahl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonnenstrahl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sonnenstrahl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Sonnenstrahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnenstrahl 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sonnenstrahl. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sonnenstrahl. For the veterans among your Sonnenstrahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnenstrahl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Sonnenstrahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sonnenstrahl in 1970 was 65, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnenstrahl 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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