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Sonza Family History

Sonza 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: Soza, Sonia, Souza, Song, Son, Senna, Kobza, Sonoda, Fonda, Roza

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Where is the Sonza family from?

You can see how Sonza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonza family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Sonza families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonza's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sonza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonza 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 Sonza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonza. 32% of Sonza men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Sonza women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sonza were Weaver and Weaver.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Weaver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%

What Sonza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sonza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonza 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 Sonza. 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 163 military records available for the last name Sonza. For the veterans among your Sonza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonza lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Sonza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sonza in 1973 was 52, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonza 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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