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Sonenstein Family History

Sonenstein 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: Lowenstein, Rosenstein, Bodenstein, Hohenstein, Gorenstein

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Where is the Sonenstein family from?

You can see how Sonenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sonenstein families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonenstein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sonenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Sonenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonenstein 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sonenstein. 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 39 military records available for the last name Sonenstein. For the veterans among your Sonenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonenstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sonenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sonenstein in 1971 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonenstein 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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