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Sonkel Family History

Sonkel 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: Konkel, Sunkel, Conkel, Winkel, Kunkel, Kenkel, Gockel, Sandel

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Where is the Sonkel family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonkel. 100% of Sonkel men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Sonkel women worked as a Milliner.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sonkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonkel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sonkel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sonkel. For the veterans among your Sonkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonkel lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonkel

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