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Sonowski Family History

Sonowski 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: Sosnowski, Borowski, Sadowski, Osowski, Ogonowski, Sokolski

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Where is the Sonowski family from?

You can see how Sonowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonowski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sonowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonowski 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 Sonowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonowski. 100% of Sonowski men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Sonowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Sonowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonowski 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sonowski. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sonowski. For the veterans among your Sonowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonowski lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Sonowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sonowski in 1981 was 56, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonowski 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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