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Sontay Family History

Sontay Surname Meaning

Hispanic or Amerindian (Guatemala): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sontay family from?

You can see how Sontay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sontay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sontay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sontay families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sontay's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sontay families in 1880.
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What did your Sontay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sontay. 100% of Sontay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sontay women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sontay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Sontay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sontay 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sontay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sontay. For the veterans among your Sontay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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