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Sondell Family History

Sondell 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: Sandell, Sundell, Rundell, Sandel, Sindel, Sandall, Lindell, Odell

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Where is the Sondell family from?

You can see how Sondell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sondell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sondell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sondell families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sondell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sondell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sondell 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 154 census records available for the last name Sondell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sondell 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sondell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sondell. For the veterans among your Sondell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sondell lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Sondell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sondell in 1982 was 68, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sondell 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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