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Sontha Family History

Sontha 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: Sonoda, Concha, Bonta, Santa, Smitha, South, Socha, Southam, Soth

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Where is the Sontha family from?

You can see how Sontha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sontha family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Sontha family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sontha's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sontha families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sontha 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 17 census records available for the last name Sontha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sontha 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sontha. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sontha. For the veterans among your Sontha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sontha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Sontha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sontha in 1963 was 66, and 73 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sontha 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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