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Sonnevil Family History

Sonnevil 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: Sonnen, Sonne, Sonner, Sonnek, Sonneman, Bonneville, Bonnell, Connell

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Sonnevil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnevil 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sonnevil. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Sonnevil. For the veterans among your Sonnevil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnevil lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sonnevil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sonnevil in 1972 was 75, and 35 in 2004.

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