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Sonson Family History

Sonson 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: Monson, Sanson, Bonson, Donson, Jonson, Ronson, Sornson, Wonson

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Where is the Sonson family from?

You can see how Sonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sonson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sonson families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sonson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Sonson families in 1891.
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What did your Sonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonson. 40% of Sonson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sonson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sonson were Clerical Work and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Shipper
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerical Work
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Clerical
    34%
  • Typist
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonson 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Sonson. 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 79 military records available for the last name Sonson. For the veterans among your Sonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Sonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sonson in 1958 was 61, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonson 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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