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Sotheren Family History

Sotheren 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: Cothren, Southern, Cothern, Sheren, Stern, Steen, Steven, Soter

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Where is the Sotheren family from?

You can see how Sotheren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotheren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sotheren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Sotheren family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotheren's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sotheren families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotheren 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 227 census records available for the last name Sotheren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotheren 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sotheren. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sotheren. For the veterans among your Sotheren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotheren lifespan?

Average Sotheren life expectancy in 1994 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotheren 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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