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Somoza Family History

Somoza Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places in Galicia (Spain) called Somoza named as being situated ‘below the mountain’

(from Latin sub montia).

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


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You can see how Somoza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Somoza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Somoza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Somoza families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Somoza's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Somoza families in 1880.
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What did your Somoza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Somoza. 100% of Somoza men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Somoza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Somoza 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Somoza. 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 27 military records available for the last name Somoza. For the veterans among your Somoza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Somoza lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Somoza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Somoza in 1969 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Somoza 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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