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Soneth Family History

Soneth 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: Seth, Oneto, Sone, Roseth, Neth, Sneath, Monet, Koeth, South, Spieth

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Where is the Soneth family from?

You can see how Soneth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soneth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Soneth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Soneth families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Soneth's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Soneth families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soneth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soneth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Soneth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soneth 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Soneth. 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 3 military records available for the last name Soneth. For the veterans among your Soneth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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