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Sonett Family History

Sonett 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: Monett, Rowett, Lovett, Syrett, Oneto, Minett, Sone, Arnett, Swett

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Where is the Sonett family from?

You can see how Sonett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sonett families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonett's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Sonett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonett 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 129 census records available for the last name Sonett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonett 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sonett. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sonett. For the veterans among your Sonett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonett lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Sonett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sonett in 1977 was 84, and 49 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonett 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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