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Sonnenshine Family History

Sonnenshine 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, Boomershine, Blumenshine, Sunshine, Howenstine

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Where is the Sonnenshine family from?

You can see how Sonnenshine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnenshine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sonnenshine families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonnenshine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sonnenshine families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Sonnenshine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnenshine 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sonnenshine. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sonnenshine. For the veterans among your Sonnenshine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnenshine lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Sonnenshine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sonnenshine in 1985 was 86, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonnenshine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnenshine 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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