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Sonkowsky Family History

Sonkowsky 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: Senkowski, Bonkowski, Sokolsky, Borkowski, Stankowski, Sokolski

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Where is the Sonkowsky family from?

You can see how Sonkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonkowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sonkowsky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonkowsky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sonkowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonkowsky 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 42 census records available for the last name Sonkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonkowsky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sonkowsky. 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 47 military records available for the last name Sonkowsky. For the veterans among your Sonkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonkowsky lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Sonkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sonkowsky in 1980 was 54, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonkowsky 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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