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Sonnemaker Family History

Sonnemaker 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: Nonemaker, Sonneman, Pannebaker, Wannamaker, Moneymaker, Pennebaker

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Where is the Sonnemaker family from?

You can see how Sonnemaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnemaker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sonnemaker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonnemaker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sonnemaker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnemaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Sonnemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnemaker 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sonnemaker. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sonnemaker. For the veterans among your Sonnemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnemaker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sonnemaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sonnemaker in 1969 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnemaker 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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