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Sothard Family History

Sothard 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: Gothard, Suthard, Southard, Kothari, Sogard, Hotard, Soward, Rothbard

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Where is the Sothard family from?

You can see how Sothard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sothard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sothard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sothard families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sothard's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sothard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sothard 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 Sothard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sothard. 43% of Sothard men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Sothard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Sothard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sothard 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sothard. 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 143 military records available for the last name Sothard. For the veterans among your Sothard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sothard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sothard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sothard in 1964 was 85, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sothard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sothard 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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