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Sonnewald Family History

Sonnewald 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: Fennewald, Seewald, Rodewald, Sonnenfeld, Sonneman, Von Wald, Niewald

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Where is the Sonnewald family from?

You can see how Sonnewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnewald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonnewald family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonnewald's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Sonnewald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnewald 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 34 census records available for the last name Sonnewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnewald 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sonnewald. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sonnewald. For the veterans among your Sonnewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnewald lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Sonnewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sonnewald in 1967 was 85, and 60 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnewald 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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