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Sonneck Family History

Sonneck 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: Sonnek, Sonnen, Sonne, Connick, Schneck, Sonner, Honeck, Sobieck

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Where is the Sonneck family from?

You can see how Sonneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonneck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonneck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sonneck families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sonneck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sonneck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonneck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sonneck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonneck. 100% of Sonneck men worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Sonneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonneck 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Sonneck. 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 119 military records available for the last name Sonneck. For the veterans among your Sonneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonneck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Sonneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sonneck in 1972 was 85, and 77 in 2002.

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