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Sonn Family History

Sonn Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Son . Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Sonne .

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


Similar surnames: Donn, Son, Sone, Sohn, Bonn, Sonne, Soll, Honn, Shoen, Hon

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Where is the Sonn family from?

You can see how Sonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sonn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Sonn families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Sonn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sonn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sonn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonn. 14% of Sonn men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Sonn women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sonn were Manager and Secretary. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sonn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sonn. For the veterans among your Sonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sonn in 1955 was 82, and 100 in 2004.

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