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Sonstrud Family History

Sonstrud 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: Onstad, Stensrud, Johnsrud, Ostrum, Kolsrud, Wenstrup, Konrad

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Where is the Sonstrud family from?

You can see how Sonstrud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonstrud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonstrud family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sonstrud's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sonstrud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonstrud 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 54 census records available for the last name Sonstrud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonstrud 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sonstrud. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sonstrud. For the veterans among your Sonstrud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonstrud lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Sonstrud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sonstrud in 1972 was 88, and 92 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonstrud 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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