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Sonye Family History

Sonye 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: 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.

What did your Sonye ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%
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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 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 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.

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