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Sondley Family History

Sondley 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: Sandler, Lindley, Onley, Bodley, Studley, Goodley, Sandles, Smedley

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Where is the Sondley family from?

You can see how Sondley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sondley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sondley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sondley families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sondley's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Sondley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sondley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Sondley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sondley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sondley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Sondley. For the veterans among your Sondley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sondley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sondley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sondley in 1963 was 89, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sondley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sondley 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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