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Sotoma Family History

Sotoma 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: Toma, Sonoda, Soto, Soroka, Sobota, Soma, Sloma, Somma, Somoza, Stoa

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Sotoma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotoma 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Sotoma. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sotoma. For the veterans among your Sotoma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotoma lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1994, in the United States, Sotoma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sotoma in 1991 was 43, and 62 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotoma 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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