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Sonnet Family History

Sonnet 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: Bonnet, Sonnen, Sonne, Sonner, Sonnek, Senne, Bonner, Fonner, Sone

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Where is the Sonnet family from?

You can see how Sonnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonnet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sonnet families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sonnet's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sonnet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sonnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonnet. 50% of Sonnet men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Sonnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonnet 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Sonnet. 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 222 military records available for the last name Sonnet. For the veterans among your Sonnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonnet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sonnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sonnet in 1966 was 82, and 26 in 2004.

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