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Sonak Family History

Sonak 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: Jonak, Solak, Sotak, Song, Son, Sok, Jonas, Donat, Kozak, Monk

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Where is the Sonak family from?

You can see how Sonak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sonak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sonak families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sonak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sonak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonak 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 93 census records available for the last name Sonak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonak 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sonak. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sonak. For the veterans among your Sonak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sonak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sonak in 1970 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonak 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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