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Sonksen Family History

Sonksen 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: Soenksen, Sonnen, Sonkin, Onken, Monsen, Somsen, Olsen, Sankey

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Where is the Sonksen family from?

You can see how Sonksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonksen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sonksen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sonksen families living in Kent. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sonksen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sonksen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonksen 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 Sonksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonksen. 50% of Sonksen 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Bartender
    10%

What Sonksen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Sonksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonksen 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Sonksen. 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 141 military records available for the last name Sonksen. For the veterans among your Sonksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonksen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sonksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sonksen in 1964 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonksen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonksen 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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