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Sotwe Family History

Sotwe 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: Stowe, Notte, Cote, Loewe, Howe, Rowe, Motte, Soter, Sorge, Sole

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Where is the Sotwe family from?

You can see how Sotwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotwe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sotwe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sotwe families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotwe's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Sotwe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotwe 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 5 census records available for the last name Sotwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotwe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sotwe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sotwe. For the veterans among your Sotwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotwe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotwe 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 Sotwe

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