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Sonnega Family History

Sonnega 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: Sonnen, Sonne, Sonner, Sonnek, Sonneman, Bonnema, Song, Senne, Bonnet

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Sonnega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnega 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 Sonnega. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Sonnega. For the veterans among your Sonnega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnega lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Sonnega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sonnega in 1973 was 85, and 75 in 2001.

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