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Sottmann Family History

Sottmann 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: Ottmann, Rottmann, Gottman, Portmann, Ortmann, Wittmann, Kothmann

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Where is the Sottmann family from?

You can see how Sottmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sottmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sottmann family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sottmann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sottmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sottmann 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 95 census records available for the last name Sottmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sottmann 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Sottmann. 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 73 military records available for the last name Sottmann. For the veterans among your Sottmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sottmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Sottmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sottmann in 1964 was 84, and 84 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sottmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sottmann 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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