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Sonius Family History

Sonius 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: Solis, Pontius, Bonus, Soni, Donis, Moncus, Lenius, Bonis, Dinius

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Where is the Sonius family from?

You can see how Sonius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sonius families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sonius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sonius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonius 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 Sonius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonius. 29% of Sonius men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Sonius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonius 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Sonius. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sonius. For the veterans among your Sonius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonius lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sonius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sonius in 1962 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonius

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonius 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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