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Soniat Family History

Soniat Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Saunhac unexplained. The surname Soniat which originates from LA is also found among African Americans.

The surname Saunhac has died out in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Soniat family from?

You can see how Soniat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soniat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soniat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Soniat families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Soniat's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Soniat families in 1891.
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What did your Soniat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soniat. 43% of Soniat men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Soniat women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Agent
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soniat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soniat 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Soniat. 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 296 military records available for the last name Soniat. For the veterans among your Soniat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soniat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Soniat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Soniat in 1963 was 83, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soniat 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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