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Sonrel Family History

Sonrel 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: Sorel, Borel, Sandel, Sobel, Sindel, Orel, Sonnen, Singel, Sone

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Where is the Sonrel family from?

You can see how Sonrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonrel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sonrel families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonrel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sonrel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonrel 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 33 census records available for the last name Sonrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonrel 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 Sonrel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sonrel. For the veterans among your Sonrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonrel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Sonrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sonrel in 1967 was 67, and 83 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonrel 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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