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Sotell Family History

Sotell 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: Stell, Sotello, Sotelo, Sorell, Sowell, Stella, Sell, Tell, Still

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Where is the Sotell family from?

You can see how Sotell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sotell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sotell families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Sotell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotell 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 122 census records available for the last name Sotell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotell 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sotell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Sotell. For the veterans among your Sotell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Sotell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sotell in 1973 was 34, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotell 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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