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Sonking Family History

Sonking 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: Sonkin, Ronning, Sinning, Stocking, Lonning, Stoneking, Hocking

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Where is the Sonking family from?

You can see how Sonking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonking family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonking family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonking's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sonking families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonking surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Sonking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonking 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sonking. 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 Sonking. For the veterans among your Sonking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonking lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Sonking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sonking in 1994 was 89, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonking 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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