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Sooney Family History

Sooney 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: Looney, Rooney, Cooney, Mooney, Stoney, Dooney, Nooney, Pooley, Stone

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Where is the Sooney family from?

You can see how Sooney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sooney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sooney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Sooney families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sooney's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sooney families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sooney 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 272 census records available for the last name Sooney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sooney 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sooney. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sooney. For the veterans among your Sooney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sooney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sooney 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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