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Sonsteng Family History

Sonsteng 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: Constant, Osten, Sonntag, Kosten, Sonnen, Rosten, Oosting, Holsten

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Where is the Sonsteng family from?

You can see how Sonsteng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonsteng family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sonsteng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sonsteng families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sonsteng's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sonsteng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sonsteng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sonsteng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonsteng. 100% of Sonsteng men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sonsteng women worked as a Nurse. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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What Sonsteng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Sonsteng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonsteng 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 Sonsteng. 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 77 military records available for the last name Sonsteng. For the veterans among your Sonsteng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonsteng lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sonsteng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sonsteng in 1963 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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