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Sotka Family History

Sotka 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: Sojka, Sofka, Soyka, Sok, Cotta, Rota, Motta, Ota, Mota, Soter

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Where is the Sotka family from?

You can see how Sotka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sotka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sotka family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sotka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sotka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sotka. 42% of Sotka men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Comon Laborer
    17%

What Sotka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Sotka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotka 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sotka. 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 44 military records available for the last name Sotka. For the veterans among your Sotka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sotka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sotka in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sotka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotka 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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