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Soness Family History

Soness 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: Boness, Sones, Ness, Mones, Fones, Jones, Sone, Urness, Lyness

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Where is the Soness family from?

You can see how Soness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soness family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Soness families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Soness's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Soness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Soness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soness 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Soness. 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 4 military records available for the last name Soness. For the veterans among your Soness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soness lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Soness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Soness in 1968 was 80, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soness 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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