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Sotar Family History

Sotar 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: Star, Solar, Kotar, Soter, Sitar, Rotar, Sotak, Sotir, Soutar, Omar

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Where is the Sotar family from?

You can see how Sotar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Sotar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sotar families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sotar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotar 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 Sotar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sotar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Sotar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotar 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sotar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sotar. For the veterans among your Sotar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotar lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Sotar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sotar in 1976 was 81, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sotar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotar 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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