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Sonniksen Family History

Sonniksen 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: Sonnichsen, Soenksen, Sonnen, Tonnesen, Sonnier, Tonnessen, Henriksen

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Where is the Sonniksen family from?

You can see how Sonniksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonniksen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sonniksen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonniksen's in USA. California had the highest population of Sonniksen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Sonniksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonniksen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sonniksen. 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 53 military records available for the last name Sonniksen. For the veterans among your Sonniksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonniksen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sonniksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sonniksen in 1966 was 64, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonniksen 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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