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Soneira Family History

Soneira 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: Moreira, Neira, Somera, Sonia, Serra, Monica, Madeira, Soler, Sonoda

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Where is the Soneira family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soneira 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 Soneira ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cement Wason
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Soneira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soneira 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Soneira. 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 12 military records available for the last name Soneira. For the veterans among your Soneira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soneira lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Soneira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Soneira in 1972 was 73, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soneira 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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