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Sonby Family History

Sonby 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: Sorby, Sosby, Songy, Song, Son, Sorbo, Hornby, Saxby, Mosby, Corby

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Where is the Sonby family from?

You can see how Sonby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sonby families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonby's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sonby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sonby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonby. 100% of Sonby men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sonby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Sonby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonby 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sonby. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sonby. For the veterans among your Sonby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sonby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sonby in 1967 was 83, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonby 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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