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Sota Family History

Sota Surname Meaning

Japanese (Sōta): commonly written 曾田 ‘former rice paddy’ in eastern Japan and 早田 ‘early rice paddy’ in Kyūshū.

Also pronounced Soda.

Spanish: nickname from sota ‘knave’.

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


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Where is the Sota family from?

You can see how Sota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sota family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Sota families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sota's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sota families in 1880.
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What did your Sota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sota. 43% of Sota men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sota women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sota were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sota 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 Sota. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sota. For the veterans among your Sota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sota lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sota in 1965 was 73, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sota 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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