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Sontus Family History

Sontus 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: Loftus, Santos, Pontius, Kontos, Bonus, Soltes, Montes, Contos

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Where is the Sontus family from?

You can see how Sontus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sontus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sontus family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Sontus's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Sontus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sontus 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 14 census records available for the last name Sontus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sontus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sontus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sontus. For the veterans among your Sontus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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