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Sothman Family History

Sothman 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: Rothman, Othman, Notman, Rochman, Cotman, Gohman, Soman, Gottman

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Where is the Sothman family from?

You can see how Sothman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sothman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sothman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Sothman families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sothman's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Sothman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sothman 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 Sothman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sothman. 30% of Sothman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sothman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sothman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sothman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sothman 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Sothman. 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 79 military records available for the last name Sothman. For the veterans among your Sothman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sothman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sothman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sothman in 1963 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sothman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sothman 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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