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Sottila Family History

Sottila 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: Sottile, Zottola, Anttila, Kotila, Mattila, Gottula, Mottola, Cotta

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Where is the Sottila family from?

You can see how Sottila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sottila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sottila families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sottila's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sottila families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Sottila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sottila 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sottila. 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 Sottila. For the veterans among your Sottila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sottila lifespan?

Average Sottila life expectancy in 1983 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sottila 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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