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Sotera Family History

Sotera 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: Soter, Sutera, Somera, Stern, Soler, Pitera, Kotara, Sera, Soder

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Where is the Sotera family from?

You can see how Sotera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sotera family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotera's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sotera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sotera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sotera. 100% of Sotera women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sotera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Sotera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotera 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Sotera. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sotera. For the veterans among your Sotera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sotera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sotera in 1963 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sotera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotera 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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