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Sonk Family History

Sonk 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: Song, Son, Sok, Monk, Sone, Soni, Senk, Sock, Sink, Ronk

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Where is the Sonk family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonk. 43% of Sonk men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Sonk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Sonk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonk 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sonk. 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 105 military records available for the last name Sonk. For the veterans among your Sonk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sonk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sonk in 1964 was 76, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonk 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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