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Sonia Family History

Sonia Surname Meaning

Altered form of Sonier 1 a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Sonia family from?

You can see how Sonia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sonia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sonia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 39 Sonia families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 95% of all the recorded Sonia's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sonia families in 1911.
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What did your Sonia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sonia. 50% of Sonia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sonia women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sonia were Manager and Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Tinsmith
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sonia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sonia 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Sonia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 270 military records available for the last name Sonia. For the veterans among your Sonia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sonia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sonia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sonia in 1964 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sonia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sonia 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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