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Sonedley Family History

Sonedley 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: Smedley, Nedley, Steedley, Sandler, Lindley, Medley, Seeley, Onley

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Where is the Sonedley family from?

You can see how Sonedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonedley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sonedley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sonedley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sonedley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sonedley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Sonedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonedley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sonedley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sonedley. For the veterans among your Sonedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonedley

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