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Sonnich Family History

Sonnich 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: Stanich, Minnich, Connick, Sonnier, Sovich, Sorich, Bonnici, Polich

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Where is the Sonnich family from?

You can see how Sonnich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sonnich families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonnich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sonnich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sonnich ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Sonnich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnich 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sonnich. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sonnich. For the veterans among your Sonnich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnich lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Sonnich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sonnich in 1981 was 74, and 40 in 2002.

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