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Sjothun Family History

Sjothun 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: Bothun, John, Joshua, Shotton, Thun, Slotkin, Sohn, Shoun, Scotton

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Where is the Sjothun family from?

You can see how Sjothun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjothun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sjothun family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sjothun's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sjothun families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Sjothun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjothun 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sjothun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Sjothun. For the veterans among your Sjothun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjothun lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Sjothun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sjothun in 1966 was 48, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjothun 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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