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Sonsin Family History

Sonsin 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: Sonkin, Sosin, Cousin, Voisin, Sonnen, Soni, Sorin, Rossin, Sundin

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Where is the Sonsin family from?

You can see how Sonsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonsin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonsin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonsin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sonsin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Sonsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonsin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sonsin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sonsin. For the veterans among your Sonsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonsin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Sonsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sonsin in 1982 was 89, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonsin 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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