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Sonier Family History

Sonier Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Saulnier an occupational name for an extractor or seller of salt.

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French: variant of Sonnier ‘bell-ringer’.

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


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Where is the Sonier family from?

You can see how Sonier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sonier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Sonier families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sonier's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sonier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonier 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 Sonier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonier. 44% of Sonier men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Sonier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sonier were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Sonier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sonier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonier 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Sonier. 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 492 military records available for the last name Sonier. For the veterans among your Sonier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonier lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sonier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sonier in 1948 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonier 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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