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Sotman Family History

Sotman 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: Notman, Cotman, Soman, Rotman, Totman, Norman, Bowman, Osman, Gorman

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Where is the Sotman family from?

You can see how Sotman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sotman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Sotman family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sotman families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotman 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 102 census records available for the last name Sotman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sotman. 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 Sotman. For the veterans among your Sotman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Sotman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sotman in 1966 was 75, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sotman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotman 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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