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Soner Family History

Soner 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: Soler, Soter, Soder, Sone, Soper, Boner, Sober, Sonner, Doner, Stoner

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Where is the Soner family from?

You can see how Soner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 6 Soner families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Soner's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Soner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soner 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 Soner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and H Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soner. 58% of Soner men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Soner women worked as a H Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soner were Farmer and Farm Hand.

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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
    58%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H Wife
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

What Soner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soner 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Soner. 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 711 military records available for the last name Soner. For the veterans among your Soner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Soner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Soner in 1981 was 78, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soner 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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