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Sotro Family History

Sotro 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: Soto, Strom, Sorbo, Mitro, Toro, Sato, Porro, Soter, Toto, Petro

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Where is the Sotro family from?

You can see how Sotro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sotro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sotro family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotro's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Sotro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Sotro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotro 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sotro. 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 Sotro. For the veterans among your Sotro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Sotro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sotro in 1966 was 70, and 65 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sotro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotro 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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