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Sonier Name Meaning

Altered form of French Saulnier an occupational name for an extractor or seller of salt. Compare Sonia . French: variant of Sonnier ‘bell-ringer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sonnier, Rozier, Monier, Lozier, Sowder, Souter, Bobier, Saunier

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Where is the Sonier family from?

You can see how Sonier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sonier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 144 Sonier families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sonier's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sonier families in 1911.
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What did your Sonier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sonier. 42% of Sonier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Fisherman
    7%
  • Cultivateur
    7%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sonier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonier 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Sonier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 492 military records available for the last name Sonier. For the veterans among your Sonier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonier lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sonier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sonier in 1948 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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