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Sonenschein Family History

Sonenschein 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: Sonnenschein, Mondschein, Lowenstein, Hoeschen, Rosenstein

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Where is the Sonenschein family from?

You can see how Sonenschein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonenschein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonenschein family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sonenschein's in USA. Missouri and 3 other states had the highest population of Sonenschein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonenschein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sonenschein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Sonenschein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonenschein 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Sonenschein. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sonenschein. For the veterans among your Sonenschein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonenschein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sonenschein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sonenschein in 1962 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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