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Sonneman Family History

Sonneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sonnemann.

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


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Where is the Sonneman family from?

You can see how Sonneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sonneman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonneman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sonneman families in 1911.
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What did your Sonneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonneman. 30% of Sonneman men worked as a Carpenter and 28% of Sonneman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sonneman were Farm Operator and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Typist
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Sonneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sonneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonneman 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Sonneman. 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 207 military records available for the last name Sonneman. For the veterans among your Sonneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonneman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sonneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sonneman in 1956 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonneman 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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