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Sotland Family History

Sotland 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: Scotland, Soland, Holland, Boland, Rowland, Solano, Osland, Hoyland

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Where is the Sotland family from?

You can see how Sotland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sotland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Sotland family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotland's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Sotland families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotland 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 Sotland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Sotland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotland 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 Sotland. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sotland. For the veterans among your Sotland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Sotland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sotland in 1972 was 83, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sotland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotland 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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