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Sonko Family History

Sonko Surname Meaning

an unexplained surname widespread in west Africa among many peoples especially in Senegal and Gambia.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Sonko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonko family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sonko families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Sonko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonko 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sonko. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sonko. For the veterans among your Sonko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonko lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Sonko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sonko in 1970 was 58, and 64 in 2003.

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