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Sonty Family History

Sonty 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: Monty, Santy, Songy, Song, Son, Conte, Mont, Santry, Bondy, Monte

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Where is the Sonty family from?

You can see how Sonty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonty families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sonty family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonty's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sonty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Sonty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonty 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sonty. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sonty. For the veterans among your Sonty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonty lifespan?

Average Sonty life expectancy in 2003 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonty 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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