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Soiter Family History

Soiter 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: Soter, Souter, Sorter, Suiter, Sliter, Boiter, Seiter, Solter, Soifer

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Where is the Soiter family from?

You can see how Soiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soiter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Soiter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Soiter family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Soiter's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Soiter families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soiter 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 31 census records available for the last name Soiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soiter 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Soiter. 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 Soiter. For the veterans among your Soiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soiter lifespan?

Average Soiter life expectancy in 2003 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soiter 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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