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Sonfield Family History

Sonfield 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: Bonfield, Sofield, Winfield, Longfield, Cornfield, Banfield, Canfield

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Where is the Sonfield family from?

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

What did your Sonfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Sonfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonfield 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sonfield. 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 62 military records available for the last name Sonfield. For the veterans among your Sonfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonfield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Sonfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sonfield in 1967 was 77, and 85 in 1999.

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