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Sotton Family History

Sotton 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: Cotton, Shotton, Scotton, Setton, Sutton, Totton, Sitton, Motton

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Where is the Sotton family from?

You can see how Sotton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sotton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Sotton family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sotton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotton 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 did your Sotton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sotton. 100% of Sotton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sotton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Sotton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotton 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Sotton. 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 87 military records available for the last name Sotton. For the veterans among your Sotton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotton lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Sotton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sotton in 1972 was 79, and 88 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sotton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotton 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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