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Soneff Family History

Soneff 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: Neff, Sone, Sheff, Steff, Scheff, Streff, Soloff, Mcneff, Seff, Sones

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Where is the Soneff family from?

You can see how Soneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soneff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soneff family living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Soneff's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Soneff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soneff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soneff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chipper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Soneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soneff 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Soneff. 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 Soneff. For the veterans among your Soneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soneff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Soneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Soneff in 1952 was 64, and 68 in 2002.

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