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Sothras Family History

Sothras 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: Cothran, Rothman, Kotas, Mottram, Porras, Kotara, Bouras, Soter

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Where is the Sothras family from?

You can see how Sothras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sothras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sothras family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sothras's in USA. California had the highest population of Sothras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sothras 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 24 census records available for the last name Sothras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sothras 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sothras. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sothras. For the veterans among your Sothras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sothras lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Sothras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sothras in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sothras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sothras 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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