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Sonford Family History

Sonford 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: Sanford, Dunford, Winford, Shuford, Montford, Sandford, Stanford

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Where is the Sonford family from?

You can see how Sonford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonford family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sonford families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Sonford family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonford's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sonford families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonford 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 Sonford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonford. 50% of Sonford men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Sonford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonford 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sonford. 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 Sonford. For the veterans among your Sonford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonford lifespan?

Average Sonford life expectancy in 1969 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonford 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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