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Sonnenshen Family History

Sonnenshen 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, Tonnesen, Tonnessen, Sorensen, Sonnen, Sorenson

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Where is the Sonnenshen family from?

You can see how Sonnenshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnenshen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonnenshen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonnenshen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sonnenshen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Sonnenshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnenshen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sonnenshen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sonnenshen. For the veterans among your Sonnenshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnenshen lifespan?

Average Sonnenshen life expectancy in 1985 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnenshen 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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