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Sonn Family History

Sonn Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Son. Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Sonne.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sonn family from?

You can see how Sonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sonn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Sonn families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sonn's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Sonn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonn 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 Sonn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Watchmaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sonn. 100% of Sonn men worked as a Watchmaker and 72% of Sonn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Watchmaker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Private Means
    15%

What Sonn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sonn. 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 Sonn. For the veterans among your Sonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sonn in 1955 was 82, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonn 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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