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Sonner Family History

Sonner Surname Meaning

South German:: occupational name for someone who bleached cloth from an agent derivative of Middle High German sunnen ‘to bleach’.

Habitational name for someone from a place called Sonne.

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


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Where is the Sonner family from?

You can see how Sonner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sonner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Sonner families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sonner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sonner families in 1891.
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What did your Sonner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sonner. 75% of Sonner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sonner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonner 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Sonner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sonner. For the veterans among your Sonner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sonner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sonner in 1959 was 77, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonner 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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