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Sonenshein Family History

Sonenshein 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: Sonnenschein, Lowenstein, Rosenstein, Bodenstein, Hohenstein

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Where is the Sonenshein family from?

You can see how Sonenshein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonenshein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sonenshein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonenshein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sonenshein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Sonenshein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonenshein 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sonenshein. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sonenshein. For the veterans among your Sonenshein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonenshein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sonenshein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sonenshein in 1965 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonenshein 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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