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Sothers Family History

Sothers 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: Southers, Suthers, Smothers, Yothers, Soter, Rother, Brothers

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Where is the Sothers family from?

You can see how Sothers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sothers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sothers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Sothers families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sothers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sothers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sothers 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 Sothers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sothers. 58% of Sothers 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
    58%
  • Private Means
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sothers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sothers 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sothers. 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 87 military records available for the last name Sothers. For the veterans among your Sothers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sothers lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Sothers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sothers in 1971 was 74, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sothers 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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