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Sonnicksen Family History

Sonnicksen 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: Sonnichsen, Soenksen, Henricksen, Sonnen, Connick, Tonnesen

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Where is the Sonnicksen family from?

You can see how Sonnicksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnicksen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sonnicksen families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sonnicksen's in USA. California had the highest population of Sonnicksen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnicksen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sonnicksen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Sonnicksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnicksen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sonnicksen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sonnicksen. For the veterans among your Sonnicksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnicksen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sonnicksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sonnicksen in 1964 was 67, and 76 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnicksen 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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