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Sonnenburg Family History

Sonnenburg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places called Sonnenburg.

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


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You can see how Sonnenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnenburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sonnenburg families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sonnenburg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sonnenburg families in 1911.
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What did your Sonnenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sonnenburg. 100% of Sonnenburg 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sonnenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnenburg 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Sonnenburg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sonnenburg. For the veterans among your Sonnenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnenburg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sonnenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sonnenburg in 1953 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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