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Sonnett Family History

Sonnett 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: Sinnett, Monnett, Sennett, Connett, Bonnett, Bonnet, Sinnott, Bennett

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Where is the Sonnett family from?

You can see how Sonnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sonnett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sonnett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sonnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnett 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 Sonnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sonnett. 100% of Sonnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Sonnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sonnett. 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 159 military records available for the last name Sonnett. For the veterans among your Sonnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sonnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sonnett in 1956 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnett 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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