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Psota Family History

Psota Name Meaning

Slovak and Czech: nickname from psota ‘misery hardship’.

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


Similar surnames: Pata, Sotak, Pesola, Pote, Tota, Soth, Sova, Vota, Sola, Soha

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Where is the Psota family from?

You can see how Psota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Psota family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Psota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Psota families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Psota's in USA. New York had the highest population of Psota families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Psota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Psota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Psota. 37% of Psota men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Helper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Psota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Psota 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Psota. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Psota. For the veterans among your Psota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Psota lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Psota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Psota in 1958 was 63, and 59 in 2004.

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