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Sonato Family History

Sonato 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: Donato, Bonato, Donat, Solano, Sato, Bonito, Oneto, Soto, Monaco

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Where is the Sonato family from?

You can see how Sonato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonato family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Sonato family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonato's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sonato families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Sonato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonato 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sonato. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sonato. For the veterans among your Sonato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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