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Sohonyay Family History

Sohonyay Surname 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: Soloway, Shonka, Dohoney, Sonday, Conway, Monday, Sonntag, Shankar

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Sohonyay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohonyay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sohonyay. 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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There are 36 military records available for the last name Sohonyay. For the veterans among your Sohonyay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohonyay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Sohonyay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sohonyay in 1979 was 73, and 70 in 1995.

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