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Sonichsen Family History

Sonichsen 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: Sonnichsen, Erichsen, Hinrichsen, Henrichsen, Steichen, Schoen

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Where is the Sonichsen family from?

You can see how Sonichsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonichsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonichsen family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonichsen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Sonichsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonichsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sonichsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonichsen. 100% of Sonichsen men worked as a Painter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

What Sonichsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Sonichsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonichsen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sonichsen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sonichsen. For the veterans among your Sonichsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonichsen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Sonichsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sonichsen in 1961 was 48, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonichsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonichsen 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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