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Sonnig Family History

Sonnig 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: Monnig, Song, Sonntag, Koenig, Ronning, Sonnen, Honig, Soni, Sinning

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Where is the Sonnig family from?

You can see how Sonnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonnig family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonnig's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sonnig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnig 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 18 census records available for the last name Sonnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnig 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sonnig. 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 military records available for the last name Sonnig. For the veterans among your Sonnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Sonnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sonnig in 1964 was 85, and 5 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnig 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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