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Soneers Family History

Soneers 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: Wonders, Conyers, Sonner, Sweers, Somers, Sodders, Sanders, Yonkers

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Where is the Soneers family from?

You can see how Soneers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soneers family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Soneers families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soneers's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Soneers families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Soneers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soneers 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Soneers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Soneers. For the veterans among your Soneers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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