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Sotes Family History

Sotes 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: Soter, Soltes, Somes, Motes, Sites, Sones, Soles, Moses, Sales, Gates

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Where is the Sotes family from?

You can see how Sotes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sotes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sotes families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sotes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sotes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotes 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 Sotes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fruit Picker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Sotes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotes 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sotes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sotes. For the veterans among your Sotes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sotes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sotes in 1966 was 90, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotes 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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