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Sonesen Family History

Sonesen 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: Sonnen, Arnesen, Tonnesen, Senese, Sorensen, Boesen, Monsen, Somsen

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Where is the Sonesen family from?

You can see how Sonesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonesen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonesen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sonesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonesen 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 28 census records available for the last name Sonesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonesen 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Sonesen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sonesen. For the veterans among your Sonesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonesen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sonesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sonesen in 1965 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonesen 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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