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Sonstebo Family History

Sonstebo Name 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: Montero, Montejo, Sotelo, Monastero, Soltero, Oster, Fenster, Conte

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Where is the Sonstebo family from?

You can see how Sonstebo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonstebo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonstebo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sonstebo families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sonstebo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sonstebo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonstebo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sonstebo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sonstebo. 100% of Sonstebo 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Sonstebo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonstebo 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sonstebo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Sonstebo. For the veterans among your Sonstebo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonstebo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Sonstebo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sonstebo in 1969 was 84, and 58 in 1995.

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