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Sotham Family History

Sotham Surname Meaning

see Southam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sotham family from?

You can see how Sotham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sotham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Sotham families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sotham's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Sotham families in 1891.
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What did your Sotham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sotham. 78% of Sotham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Retired
    23%

What Sotham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sotham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotham 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Sotham. 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 67 military records available for the last name Sotham. For the veterans among your Sotham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotham lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sotham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sotham in 1972 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotham 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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