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Sotero Family History

Sotero Surname Meaning

Spanish and southern Italian: from the personal name Sotero of Greek origin (see Soter).

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


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Where is the Sotero family from?

You can see how Sotero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotero family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sotero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sotero family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotero's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sotero families in 1891.
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What did your Sotero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sotero. 62% of Sotero men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sotero women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    62%
  • Day Laborer
    24%
  • Chauffer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sotero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sotero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotero 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Sotero. 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 153 military records available for the last name Sotero. For the veterans among your Sotero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotero lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sotero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sotero in 1966 was 64, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sotero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotero 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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