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Sotherden Family History

Sotherden Surname Meaning

see Southerden.

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


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Where is the Sotherden family from?

You can see how Sotherden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotherden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sotherden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sotherden families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotherden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sotherden families in 1891.
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What did your Sotherden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sotherden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Sotherden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotherden 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sotherden. 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 71 military records available for the last name Sotherden. For the veterans among your Sotherden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotherden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sotherden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sotherden in 1967 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotherden 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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