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Sonnekes Family History

Sonnekes 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: Sonnek, Sonnen, Sonne, Sonner, Tonnesen, Sonneman, Renneker, Sonnier

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Sonnekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnekes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sonnekes. 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 56 military records available for the last name Sonnekes. For the veterans among your Sonnekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnekes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Sonnekes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sonnekes in 1975 was 67, and 88 in 1996.

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