This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sortherland family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sortherland Family History

Sortherland 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: Southerland, Sutherland, Litherland, Netherland, Morthland, Osterland

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sortherland family from?

You can see how Sortherland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sortherland family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Sortherland family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sortherland's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sortherland families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sortherland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Sortherland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sortherland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sortherland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sortherland

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Sortherland. 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.

View all Sortherland immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sortherland. For the veterans among your Sortherland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sortherland military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sortherland family history

Discover More

What is the average Sortherland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sortherland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sortherland

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sortherland family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial