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Soto Rivera Family History

Soto Rivera 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: Storer, Strider, Striker, Stonier, Tolliver, Rivera, Stoever, Stivers

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What did your Soto Rivera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soto Rivera. 60% of Soto Rivera men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Soto Rivera women worked as a Costurera.

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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

  • Labrador
    60%
  • Jornalero
    23%
  • Agricultor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Soto Rivera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soto Rivera 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Soto Rivera. 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 184 military records available for the last name Soto Rivera. For the veterans among your Soto Rivera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soto Rivera lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Soto Rivera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Soto Rivera in 1962 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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