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Sonkins Family History

Sonkins 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, Hopkins, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Hoskins, Jenkins, Rankins

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Where is the Sonkins family from?

You can see how Sonkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sonkins families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sonkins family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonkins's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sonkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonkins 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 Sonkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sonkins. 100% of Sonkins women worked as a School Teacher.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • School Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Sonkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonkins 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sonkins. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sonkins. For the veterans among your Sonkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonkins lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonkins 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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