Sotomayor Family History

Sotomayor Surname Meaning

Spanish: Castilianized form of a habitational name from either of two places in Pontevedra and Ourense provinces Galicia named Soutomaior.

It is derived from the Galician terms souto meaning ‘grove, small wood’ and maior meaning ‘larger, main’.

The name reflects the geographical features of the region, indicating areas characterized by their natural greenery and significance.

This etymology underscores the connection between place names and their physical landscapes, a common theme in many cultures.

Overall, Soutomaior encapsulates a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage in Galicia.

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

Similar surnames: Montemayor, Mayor, Stonaker, Tamayo, Palomar, Tobar, Solomon, Stoop, Somma, Staiano

37K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
475	Military Records
3K	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
18K	Member Trees

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Where is the Sotomayor family from?

You can see how Sotomayor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotomayor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sotomayor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sotomayor family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotomayor's in USA. California had the highest population of Sotomayor families in 1880.

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What did your Sotomayor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sotomayor. 15% of Sotomayor men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sotomayor women worked as a Costurera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sotomayor were Labrador and Clerk.

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Laborer

15%

Jornalero

15%

vendedor

15%

Labrador

15%

Costurera

50%

Clerk

50%

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Census Record

There are 5K census records available for the last name Sotomayor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotomayor census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3K immigration records available for the last name Sotomayor. 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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Military Records

There are 475 military records available for the last name Sotomayor. For the veterans among your Sotomayor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotomayor lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sotomayor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sotomayor in 1952 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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Sotomayor Surname Meaning

Spanish: Castilianized form of a habitational name from either of two places in Pontevedra and Ourense provinces Galicia named Soutomaior.

It is derived from the Galician terms souto meaning ‘grove, small wood’ and maior meaning ‘larger, main’.

The name reflects the geographical features of the region, indicating areas characterized by their natural greenery and significance.

This etymology underscores the connection between place names and their physical landscapes, a common theme in many cultures.

Overall, Soutomaior encapsulates a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage in Galicia.

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

Where is the Sotomayor family from?

What did your Sotomayor ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

15%

Jornalero

15%

vendedor

15%

Labrador

15%

Costurera

50%

Clerk

50%

What Sotomayor family records will you find?

What is the average Sotomayor lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sotomayor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sotomayor in 1952 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

Sotomayor Family History

Sotomayor Surname Meaning

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Sotomayor Surname Meaning

65,000 record(s) for Sotomayor

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Where is the Sotomayor family from?

What did your Sotomayor ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Sotomayor family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Sotomayor lifespan?

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