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Sonneveld Family History

Sonneveld 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, Sonnabend, Groeneveld, Conneely, Sommerfeld, Donnelly

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Sonneveld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonneveld 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Sonneveld. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Sonneveld. For the veterans among your Sonneveld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonneveld lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Sonneveld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sonneveld in 1965 was 68, and 96 in 1996.

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