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Sonnie Family History

Sonnie 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: Sonne, Sonnier, Bonnie, Ronnie, Senne, Sonnen, Sone, Lennie, Soni

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Where is the Sonnie family from?

You can see how Sonnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sonnie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Sonnie families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sonnie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sonnie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnie 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 Sonnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonnie. 35% of Sonnie men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sonnie women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sonnie were Coal Miner and Weaver.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Coal Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sonnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnie 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Sonnie. 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 220 military records available for the last name Sonnie. For the veterans among your Sonnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sonnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sonnie in 1959 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonnie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnie 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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