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Sonnecker Family History

Sonnecker 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: Dannecker, Hornecker, Longnecker, Slonecker, Zinnecker, Honecker

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Where is the Sonnecker family from?

You can see how Sonnecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnecker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonnecker family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonnecker's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Sonnecker families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Sonnecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnecker 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sonnecker. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sonnecker. For the veterans among your Sonnecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnecker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Sonnecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sonnecker in 1965 was 73, and 68 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnecker 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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