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Sotni Family History

Sotni 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: Soni, Song, Son, Zotti, Soter, Soto, Sone, Soli, Sosna, Sodhi

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Where is the Sotni family from?

You can see how Sotni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sotni family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotni's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sotni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotni 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Sotni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotni 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sotni. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sotni. For the veterans among your Sotni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotni lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotni 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sotni

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