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Sopsta Family History

Sopsta 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: Costa, Sobota, Sosna, Sousa, Sosa, Kosta, Lopata, Spata, Sopha, Cotta

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Where is the Sopsta family from?

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

What Sopsta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Sopsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopsta 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sopsta. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sopsta. For the veterans among your Sopsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopsta lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Sopsta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sopsta in 1980 was 74, and 94 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sopsta 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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