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Sonju Family History

Sonju 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: Song, Son, Sone, Soni, Sonne, Soja, Monje, Sonn, Sons, Sonia

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Where is the Sonju family from?

You can see how Sonju families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonju family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sonju families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sonju's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sonju families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonju surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sonju ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonju. 34% of Sonju men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sonju women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sonju were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Trucker
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Sonju family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Sonju. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonju 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Sonju. 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 54 military records available for the last name Sonju. For the veterans among your Sonju ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonju lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Sonju life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sonju in 1952 was 67, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonju 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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