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Sontgen Family History

Sontgen 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: Sonnen, Suntken, Songer, Sorgen, Song, Conte, Botten, Osten, Holten

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Where is the Sontgen family from?

You can see how Sontgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sontgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sontgen family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sontgen's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sontgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sontgen 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 146 census records available for the last name Sontgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sontgen 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 Sontgen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sontgen. For the veterans among your Sontgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sontgen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Sontgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sontgen in 1971 was 78, and 50 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sontgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sontgen 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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