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Sonewald Family History

Sonewald 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: Seewald, Rodewald, Von Wald, Sewald, Oswald, Seward, Ewald, Senecal

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Where is the Sonewald family from?

You can see how Sonewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonewald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonewald family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonewald's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sonewald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonewald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sonewald ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sonewald ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Sonewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonewald 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sonewald. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sonewald. For the veterans among your Sonewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonewald lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Sonewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sonewald in 1973 was 47, and 66 in 1998.

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