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Socorro Family History

Socorro Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from a short form of a Marian name Spanish María del Socorro Portuguese Maria do Socorro from socorro ‘help, aid, succor’.

The surname may also be a reference to a local church dedicated to the Virgin Mary bearing this title.

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


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Where is the Socorro family from?

You can see how Socorro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Socorro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Socorro family living in Connecticut. This was about 17% of all the recorded Socorro's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Socorro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Socorro 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 Socorro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Socorro. 100% of Socorro men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Socorro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Socorro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socorro 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Socorro. 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 51 military records available for the last name Socorro. For the veterans among your Socorro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socorro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Socorro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Socorro in 1962 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Socorro 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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