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Sotowa Family History

Sotowa 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: Stowe, Sonoda, Soto, Soroka, Sobota, Soloway, Somoza, Stoa, Solow

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Where is the Sotowa family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotowa 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 Sotowa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sotowa. 100% of Sotowa women worked as a Farm 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Sotowa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Sotowa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotowa 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sotowa. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sotowa. For the veterans among your Sotowa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotowa lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Sotowa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sotowa in 1997 was 77, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotowa 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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