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Sonderen Family History

Sonderen 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: Sonderman, Fondren, Sandgren, Sundgren, Sundeen, Sandeen, Londeree

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Where is the Sonderen family from?

You can see how Sonderen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonderen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonderen family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonderen's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Sonderen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonderen 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 Sonderen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonderen. 100% of Sonderen men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Sonderen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Sonderen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonderen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sonderen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sonderen. For the veterans among your Sonderen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonderen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sonderen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sonderen in 1967 was 73, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonderen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonderen 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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