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Sotomura Family History

Sotomura 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: Tamura, Omura, Shimomura, Nomura, Stopyra, Okumura, Kitamura, Okamura

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Where is the Sotomura family from?

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

There are 7 census records available for the last name Sotomura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotomura 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Sotomura. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sotomura. For the veterans among your Sotomura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotomura lifespan?

Average Sotomura life expectancy in 1996 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotomura 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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