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Sonne Family History

Sonne Surname Meaning

German: from Middle German sonne sunne ‘sun’ either a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a sun or a topographic name from a field name.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Sonne ‘sun’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sonne family from?

You can see how Sonne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sonne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Sonne families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sonne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sonne families in 1911.
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What did your Sonne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sonne. 56% of Sonne men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Journalier
    45%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sonne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sonne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Sonne. For the veterans among your Sonne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonne lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sonne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sonne in 1953 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonne ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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