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Sontheim Family History

Sontheim Surname 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: Sundheim, Solheim, Sontheimer, Manheim, Opheim, Wertheim, Borsheim

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Where is the Sontheim family from?

You can see how Sontheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sontheim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sontheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sontheim family living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sontheim's in Canada. Saskatchewan and 1 other province had the highest population of Sontheim families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Sontheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sontheim 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Sontheim. 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 351 military records available for the last name Sontheim. For the veterans among your Sontheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sontheim lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Sontheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sontheim in 1959 was 55, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sontheim 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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