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Sonst Family History

Sonst 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: Sons, Song, Son, Donat, Kunst, Post, Oest, Most, Borst, Mont

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Where is the Sonst family from?

You can see how Sonst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sonst families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sonst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonst 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 62 census records available for the last name Sonst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonst 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sonst. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sonst. For the veterans among your Sonst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonst lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Sonst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sonst in 1972 was 88, and 79 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonst 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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