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Sonnefeld Family History

Sonnefeld 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: Sonnenfeld, Sommerfeld, Kornfeld, Sonnabend, Dornfeld, Huenefeld

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Where is the Sonnefeld family from?

You can see how Sonnefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnefeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnefeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sonnefeld families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonnefeld's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sonnefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnefeld 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 Sonnefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonnefeld. 25% of Sonnefeld men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sonnefeld women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sonnefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Sonnefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnefeld 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Sonnefeld. 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 173 military records available for the last name Sonnefeld. For the veterans among your Sonnefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnefeld lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Sonnefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sonnefeld in 1958 was 43, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnefeld 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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