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Sonnenshein Family History

Sonnenshein 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: Sonnenschein, Lowenstein, Schoenstein, Rosenstein, Sonnenfeld

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Where is the Sonnenshein family from?

You can see how Sonnenshein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnenshein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnenshein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sonnenshein families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sonnenshein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sonnenshein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Sonnenshein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnenshein 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Sonnenshein. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sonnenshein. For the veterans among your Sonnenshein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnenshein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Sonnenshein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sonnenshein in 1972 was 71, and 78 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonnenshein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnenshein 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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