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Sonsma Family History

Sonsma 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: Monsma, Cosma, Sonoda, Soma, Sosna, Somma, Sousa, Sosa, Bosma, Sesma

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Where is the Sonsma family from?

You can see how Sonsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonsma family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Sonsma family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonsma's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sonsma families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonsma 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 Sonsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retired was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonsma. 100% of Sonsma men worked as a Retired.

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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

  • Retired
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Sonsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonsma 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sonsma. 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 Sonsma. For the veterans among your Sonsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonsma lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Sonsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sonsma in 1975 was 54, and 65 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonsma 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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