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Sonberg Family History

Sonberg Name 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: Solberg, Soberg, Seaberg, Holberg, Kolberg, Silberg, Boberg, Selberg

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Where is the Sonberg family from?

You can see how Sonberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Sonberg families living in Illinois. This was about 34% of all the recorded Sonberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sonberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sonberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonberg. 24% of Sonberg men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sonberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sonberg were Clerk and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm
    20%
  • Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • House
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sonberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonberg 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Sonberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Sonberg. For the veterans among your Sonberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sonberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sonberg in 1955 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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