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Sonomura Family History

Sonomura Name 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: Nomura, Sonoda, Bonura, Omura, Shimomura, Bonagura, Okumura, Okamura

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Where is the Sonomura family from?

You can see how Sonomura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonomura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sonomura families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonomura's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sonomura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonomura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sonomura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonomura. 100% of Sonomura men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Sonomura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonomura 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Sonomura. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Sonomura. For the veterans among your Sonomura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonomura lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sonomura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sonomura in 1966 was 68, and 87 in 2002.

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