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Soza Family History

Soza Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Nicaragua): altered form of Portuguese and Galician Souza.

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


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Where is the Soza family from?

You can see how Soza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Soza families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Soza's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Soza families in 1911.
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What did your Soza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soza. 52% of Soza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Soza women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soza were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Soza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Soza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soza 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Soza. 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 554 military records available for the last name Soza. For the veterans among your Soza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soza lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Soza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Soza in 1958 was 53, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soza 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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