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Sotherton Family History

Sotherton Surname Meaning

see Southerton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sotherton family from?

You can see how Sotherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotherton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Sotherton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sotherton families living in Shropshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Sotherton's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Sotherton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotherton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sotherton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sotherton. 100% of Sotherton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Sotherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotherton 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sotherton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sotherton. For the veterans among your Sotherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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