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Sonwold Family History

Sonwold 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: Konold, Honold, Honnold, Mongold, Oswald, Mangold, Wold, Arnold

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Where is the Sonwold family from?

You can see how Sonwold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonwold family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sonwold families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonwold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sonwold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Sonwold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonwold 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sonwold. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sonwold. For the veterans among your Sonwold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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