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Sonsmith Family History

Sonsmith 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: Shoesmith, Monasmith, Smith, Monteith, Longwith, Goldsmith, Nesmith

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Where is the Sonsmith family from?

You can see how Sonsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonsmith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sonsmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Sonsmith family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonsmith's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sonsmith families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonsmith 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 84 census records available for the last name Sonsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonsmith 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sonsmith. 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 Sonsmith. For the veterans among your Sonsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonsmith lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Sonsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sonsmith in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonsmith 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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