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Sonnemann Family History

Sonnemann Surname Meaning

German: in the north an occupational name from Middle Low German soneman ‘arbitrator’;

in the south perhaps an elaborate compound of Sonne + -mann ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sonnemann family from?

You can see how Sonnemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Sonnemann families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Sonnemann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sonnemann families in 1880.
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What did your Sonnemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonnemann. 36% of Sonnemann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sonnemann women worked as a File Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sonnemann were Architect and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Architect
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sonnemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sonnemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnemann 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Sonnemann. 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 499 military records available for the last name Sonnemann. For the veterans among your Sonnemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnemann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sonnemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sonnemann in 1962 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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