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Sothan Family History

Sothan 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: Shan, Mohan, Notman, Rothman, Kochan, Nathan, Skehan, Cotman, Shahan

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Where is the Sothan family from?

You can see how Sothan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sothan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sothan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sothan families living in Nebraska. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sothan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Sothan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sothan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Sothan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sothan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sothan. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sothan. For the veterans among your Sothan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sothan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sothan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sothan in 1969 was 66, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sothan 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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