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Soneson Family History

Soneson 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: Sorenson, Soisson, Arneson, Oveson, Okeson, Monson, Sanson, Bonson

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Where is the Soneson family from?

You can see how Soneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soneson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Soneson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Soneson family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Soneson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Soneson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soneson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soneson. 45% of Soneson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Soneson women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Soneson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Soneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soneson 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Soneson. 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 52 military records available for the last name Soneson. For the veterans among your Soneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soneson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Soneson in 1963 was 89, and 81 in 2004.

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