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Sonye Family History

Sonye 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: Sone, Sonne, Song, Son, Stone, Ponce, Conte, Hone, Senne, Tone

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Where is the Sonye family from?

You can see how Sonye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sonye family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonye's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sonye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sonye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Teacher (retired) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sonye. 100% of Sonye women worked as a School Teacher (retired).

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • School Teacher (retired)
    100%

What Sonye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Sonye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonye 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sonye. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sonye. For the veterans among your Sonye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonye lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Sonye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sonye in 1975 was 68, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonye 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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