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Sonanstine Family History

Sonanstine 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: Anstine, Howenstine, Constantine, Van Tine, Swanston, Vanstone

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Where is the Sonanstine family from?

You can see how Sonanstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonanstine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sonanstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Sonanstine family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonanstine's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Sonanstine families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Sonanstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonanstine 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sonanstine. 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 64 military records available for the last name Sonanstine. For the veterans among your Sonanstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonanstine lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Sonanstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sonanstine in 1971 was 70, and 74 in 1997.

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