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Sonmaker Family History

Sonmaker 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: Stonaker, Slonaker, Honaker, Longaker, Shomaker, Shoemaker, Shumaker

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Where is the Sonmaker family from?

You can see how Sonmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonmaker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonmaker family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonmaker's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sonmaker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonmaker 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 Sonmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonmaker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sonmaker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sonmaker. For the veterans among your Sonmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonmaker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonmaker 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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