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Sonnefield Family History

Sonnefield 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, Shenefield, Bennefield, Stansfield, Bonfield, Longfield

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Where is the Sonnefield family from?

You can see how Sonnefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnefield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnefield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Sonnefield families living in Indiana. This was about 95% of all the recorded Sonnefield's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sonnefield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnefield 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 Sonnefield ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Sonnefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Sonnefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnefield 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sonnefield. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sonnefield. For the veterans among your Sonnefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnefield lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sonnefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sonnefield in 1966 was 66, and 49 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonnefield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnefield 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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