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Sonds Family History

Sonds 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: Monds, Sands, Sons, Sones, Bonds, Ponds, Song, Son, Jonas, Bond

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Where is the Sonds family from?

You can see how Sonds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonds family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sonds families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sonds family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonds's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sonds families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Sonds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonds 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sonds. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sonds. For the veterans among your Sonds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonds lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Sonds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sonds in 1976 was 71, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonds ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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