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Sotzin Family History

Sotzin 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: Stein, Satin, Potvin, Botkin, Sorin, Slotkin, Sonkin, Kotzen, Solin

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Where is the Sotzin family from?

You can see how Sotzin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotzin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sotzin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sotzin families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotzin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sotzin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotzin 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 Sotzin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sotzin. 100% of Sotzin men worked as a Trucker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Trucker
    100%

What Sotzin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Sotzin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotzin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sotzin. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sotzin. For the veterans among your Sotzin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotzin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Sotzin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sotzin in 1971 was 83, and 52 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sotzin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotzin 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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