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Sonnheim Family History

Sonnheim 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: Sundheim, Solheim, Manheim, Sonnen, Opheim, Sonne, Borsheim, Sonner

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Where is the Sonnheim family from?

You can see how Sonnheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonnheim family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonnheim's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sonnheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnheim 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 30 census records available for the last name Sonnheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnheim 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sonnheim. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sonnheim. For the veterans among your Sonnheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnheim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sonnheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sonnheim in 1966 was 69, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnheim 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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