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Sonefeldt Family History

Sonefeldt 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: Seefeldt, Von Feldt, Hofeldt, Sonnenfeld, Seefeld, Sommerfeldt

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Where is the Sonefeldt family from?

You can see how Sonefeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonefeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonefeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sonefeldt families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonefeldt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sonefeldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Sonefeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonefeldt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sonefeldt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sonefeldt. For the veterans among your Sonefeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonefeldt lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1987, in the United States, Sonefeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sonefeldt in 1986 was 74, and 75 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonefeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonefeldt 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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