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Sonnerville Family History

Sonnerville 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: Somerville, Bonneville, Sommerville, Summerville, Neville, Monville

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Where is the Sonnerville family from?

You can see how Sonnerville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnerville family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sonnerville families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonnerville's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sonnerville families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnerville 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 Sonnerville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonnerville. 100% of Sonnerville men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sonnerville family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Sonnerville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnerville 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sonnerville. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sonnerville. For the veterans among your Sonnerville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnerville lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Sonnerville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sonnerville in 1985 was 73, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonnerville

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnerville 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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