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Sonderegger Family History

Sonderegger Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: topographic name from Middle High German sunder ‘southern’.

It combines the dialect word egg ‘corner (of a hill)’.

The name also includes the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

This linguistic composition highlights the geographical features significant to the region.

Overall, it emphasizes a connection to the landscape and identity of local inhabitants.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sonderegger family from?

You can see how Sonderegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonderegger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonderegger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sonderegger family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonderegger's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sonderegger families in 1891.
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What did your Sonderegger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonderegger. 39% of Sonderegger men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Sonderegger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sonderegger were Baker and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Hair Dresser
    16%
  • Baker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%

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Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Sonderegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonderegger 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Sonderegger. 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 267 military records available for the last name Sonderegger. For the veterans among your Sonderegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonderegger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Sonderegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sonderegger in 1952 was 57, and 99 in 2003.

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