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Sonabend Family History

Sonabend 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: Sonnabend, Sonnen, Abend, Soland, Tornabene, Schaben, Sabin, Boland

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Where is the Sonabend family from?

You can see how Sonabend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonabend family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonabend family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonabend's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sonabend families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonabend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sonabend ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sonabend. 50% of Sonabend women worked as a Student.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Sonabend family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Sonabend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonabend 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Sonabend. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sonabend. For the veterans among your Sonabend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonabend lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Sonabend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sonabend in 1964 was 57, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonabend

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonabend 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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