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Sotnek Family History

Sotnek 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: Sonnek, Soter, Sonnen, Cotner, Sone, Sonne, Botner, Kotnik, Sonner

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Where is the Sotnek family from?

You can see how Sotnek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotnek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sotnek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sotnek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sotnek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotnek 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 29 census records available for the last name Sotnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotnek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sotnek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sotnek. For the veterans among your Sotnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotnek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Sotnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sotnek in 1974 was 72, and 88 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotnek 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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