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Sonsan Family History

Sonsan 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: Susan, Sonnen, Honan, Soman, Sonkin, Donnan, Solan, Sondag, Conran

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Where is the Sonsan family from?

You can see how Sonsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonsan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sonsan families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sonsan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sonsan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonsan 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 15 census records available for the last name Sonsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonsan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sonsan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sonsan. For the veterans among your Sonsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonsan 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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