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Soprano Family History

Soprano Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name documented as Sopranus in the 13th century.

From the adjective soprano ‘higher situated above’ used as a topographic name for someone who lived at the top end of a place on a hillside.

From the noun soprano denoting a kind of long overgarment and presumably used for a habitual wearer or a maker of such apparel.

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


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Where is the Soprano family from?

You can see how Soprano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soprano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soprano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Soprano families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Soprano's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Soprano families in 1911.
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What did your Soprano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soprano. 25% of Soprano men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Soprano women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soprano were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    25%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Sews
    20%
  • Operator
    14%

What Soprano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Soprano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soprano 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Soprano. 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 383 military records available for the last name Soprano. For the veterans among your Soprano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soprano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soprano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Soprano in 1963 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soprano 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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