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Sonor Family History

Sonor 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: Honor, Sanor, Senor, Sinor, Song, Son, Bono, Solar, Soler, Bonar

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Where is the Sonor family from?

You can see how Sonor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sonor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Sonor family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonor's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Sonor families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonor 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 77 census records available for the last name Sonor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonor 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sonor. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sonor. For the veterans among your Sonor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonor lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Sonor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sonor in 1984 was 84, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonor 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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