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Sottek Family History

Sottek 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: Voytek, Otter, Notte, Botten, Setter, Cotter, Zotter, Motte, Soter

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Where is the Sottek family from?

You can see how Sottek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sottek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sottek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sottek families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sottek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sottek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sottek 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 67 census records available for the last name Sottek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sottek 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sottek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sottek. For the veterans among your Sottek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sottek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Sottek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sottek in 1972 was 87, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sottek 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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