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Soneberg Family History

Soneberg 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: Stoneberg, Sandberg, Solberg, Sonnenberg, Sieberg, Stoneburg

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Where is the Soneberg family from?

You can see how Soneberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soneberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soneberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Soneberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Soneberg's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Soneberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soneberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Soneberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Soneberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soneberg 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Soneberg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Soneberg. For the veterans among your Soneberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soneberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Soneberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Soneberg in 1967 was 58, and 37 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soneberg 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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