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Sonke Family History

Sonke 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: Sone, Sonne, Jonke, Yonke, Song, Son, Sok, Cocke, Stone, Ponce

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Where is the Sonke family from?

You can see how Sonke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sonke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sonke families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonke's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sonke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonke 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 Sonke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonke. 34% of Sonke men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Sonke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Sonke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonke 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Sonke. 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 102 military records available for the last name Sonke. For the veterans among your Sonke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonke lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sonke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sonke in 1947 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonke 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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