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Sonnenwald Family History

Sonnenwald 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, Schoenwald, Rosenwald, Fennewald, Odenwald, Sonnentag

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Where is the Sonnenwald family from?

You can see how Sonnenwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnenwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sonnenwald families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sonnenwald's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sonnenwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnenwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Sonnenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnenwald 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Sonnenwald. 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 47 military records available for the last name Sonnenwald. For the veterans among your Sonnenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnenwald lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sonnenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sonnenwald in 1959 was 46, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnenwald 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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