This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sonneburg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sonneburg Family History

Sonneburg 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: Sonnenburg, Sonnenberg, Sonneborn, Stoneburg, Sonner, Linnebur

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sonneburg family from?

You can see how Sonneburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonneburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonneburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sonneburg families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sonneburg's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sonneburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonneburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Sonneburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Sonneburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonneburg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sonneburg

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Sonneburg. 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.

View all Sonneburg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Sonneburg. For the veterans among your Sonneburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sonneburg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sonneburg family history

Discover More

What is the average Sonneburg lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonneburg 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonneburg

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sonneburg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial