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Sondey Family History

Sondey 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: Sonday, Monday, Sandel, Sankey, Sander, Onley, Sindel, Bondy, Bonde

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Where is the Sondey family from?

You can see how Sondey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sondey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sondey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sondey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sondey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sondey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sondey 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 Sondey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sondey. 34% of Sondey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sondey women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Sondey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Sondey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sondey 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Sondey. 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 107 military records available for the last name Sondey. For the veterans among your Sondey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sondey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sondey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sondey in 1964 was 74, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sondey 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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