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Sona Family History

Sona Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto): habitational name from a place so named in Verona province. Indian and Bangladeshi: from a personal name in Hindi meaning ‘gold’.

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


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Where is the Sona family from?

You can see how Sona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sona family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sona family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sona's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sona families in 1891.
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What did your Sona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sona. 42% of Sona men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sona women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sona were New Worker and Waitress.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Drug Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sona 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Sona. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Sona. For the veterans among your Sona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sona lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sona in 1963 was 84, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sona 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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