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Sotos Family History

Sotos Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Sotos a short form of Sotir(i)os (see Soter). This may also be a shortened form of Greek patronymics such as Sotirakos and Sotiropoulos.

Spanish: habitational name from Sotos in Cuenca province from the plural of Soto.

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


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You can see how Sotos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sotos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Sotos families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotos's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sotos families in 1891.
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What did your Sotos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sotos. 32% of Sotos men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

What Sotos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Sotos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotos 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Sotos. 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 121 military records available for the last name Sotos. For the veterans among your Sotos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sotos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sotos in 1964 was 79, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotos 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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