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Sonneson Family History

Sonneson 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: Sonnen, Tonnesen, Sonneman, Sonneborn, Bondeson, Kenneson, Sornson

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Where is the Sonneson family from?

You can see how Sonneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonneson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sonneson families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sonneson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sonneson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonneson 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 Sonneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonneson. 43% of Sonneson men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Caddie
    29%

What Sonneson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Sonneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonneson 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sonneson. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sonneson. For the veterans among your Sonneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonneson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sonneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sonneson in 1967 was 60, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonneson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonneson 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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