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Sonstroem Family History

Sonstroem 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: Mostrom, Sundstrom, Ostrem, Renstrom, Wenstrom, Ranstrom, Safstrom

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Where is the Sonstroem family from?

You can see how Sonstroem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonstroem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonstroem family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sonstroem's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Sonstroem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonstroem 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 85 census records available for the last name Sonstroem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonstroem 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sonstroem. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sonstroem. For the veterans among your Sonstroem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonstroem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sonstroem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sonstroem in 1964 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonstroem 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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