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Sothorn Family History

Sothorn 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: Thorn, Goshorn, Schorn, Sochor, Lowhorn, Hathorn, Southern, Cothern

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Where is the Sothorn family from?

You can see how Sothorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sothorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sothorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sothorn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sothorn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sothorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sothorn 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 59 census records available for the last name Sothorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sothorn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sothorn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sothorn. For the veterans among your Sothorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sothorn lifespan?

Average Sothorn life expectancy in 1977 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sothorn 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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