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Sonander Family History

Sonander 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: Bolander, Sander, Sjolander, Kolander, Sonner, Molander, Olander

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Where is the Sonander family from?

You can see how Sonander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonander family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sonander's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Sonander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonander 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 52 census records available for the last name Sonander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonander 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Sonander. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sonander. For the veterans among your Sonander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sonander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sonander in 1966 was 86, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonander 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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