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Sonstelie Family History

Sonstelie 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: Ostlie, Montesi, Postel, Constable, Holstein, Consiglio, Einstein

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Where is the Sonstelie family from?

You can see how Sonstelie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonstelie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonstelie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Sonstelie families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonstelie's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sonstelie families in 1880.
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What did your Sonstelie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sonstelie. 100% of Sonstelie men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sonstelie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Sonstelie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonstelie 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sonstelie. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sonstelie. For the veterans among your Sonstelie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonstelie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Sonstelie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sonstelie in 1965 was 68, and 70 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonstelie 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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