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Sonna Family History

Sonna 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: Senna, Sanna, Sosna, Sonne, Donna, Sonn, Sonia, Song, Son, Hanna

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Where is the Sonna family from?

You can see how Sonna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonna family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sonna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Sonna families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonna's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sonna families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonna 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 Sonna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonna. 43% of Sonna men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Diver
    29%
  • Mill Operative
    29%

What Sonna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Sonna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonna 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Sonna. 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 158 military records available for the last name Sonna. For the veterans among your Sonna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Sonna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sonna in 1965 was 68, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonna 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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