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Sorto Family History

Sorto Name Meaning

Hispanic (El Salvador and Honduras): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Soto, Barto, Porto, Souto, Sarto, Toro, Murto, Salto, Sorbo, Porro

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Where is the Sorto family from?

You can see how Sorto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sorto families living in Texas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sorto's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sorto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorto. 78% of Sorto 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Sorto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorto 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Sorto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Sorto. For the veterans among your Sorto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorto lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Sorto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sorto in 1987 was 66, and 22 in 2003.

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