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Sonnerfeld Family History

Sonnerfeld 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: Sonnenfeld, Sommerfeld, Winterfeld, Sandersfeld, Manderfeld

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Where is the Sonnerfeld family from?

You can see how Sonnerfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnerfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonnerfeld family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sonnerfeld's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Sonnerfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnerfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Sonnerfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnerfeld 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sonnerfeld. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sonnerfeld. For the veterans among your Sonnerfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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