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Sonsalla Family History

Sonsalla Surname Meaning

Polish: German-influenced variant of Sonsala (also Sonsała) of unexplained etymology.

The surname Sonsalla is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Sonsalla family from?

You can see how Sonsalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonsalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Sonsalla families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sonsalla's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sonsalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonsalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sonsalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonsalla. 41% of Sonsalla men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sonsalla women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sonsalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Sonsalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonsalla 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Sonsalla. 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 110 military records available for the last name Sonsalla. For the veterans among your Sonsalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonsalla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sonsalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sonsalla in 1964 was 52, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonsalla 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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