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Sonnes Family History

Sonnes 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: Sonnen, Sonne, Sonner, Sonnek, Sannes, Bonnes, Sones, Senne, Bonnet

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Where is the Sonnes family from?

You can see how Sonnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sonnes families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Sonnes families living in Hampshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sonnes's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sonnes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Sonnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnes 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sonnes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sonnes. For the veterans among your Sonnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sonnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sonnes in 1968 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonnes 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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