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Sotterman Family History

Sotterman 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: Otterman, Cotterman, Kitterman, Letterman, Batterman, Sonderman

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Where is the Sotterman family from?

You can see how Sotterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sotterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sotterman family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sotterman's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sotterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sotterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sotterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Sotterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sotterman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sotterman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sotterman. For the veterans among your Sotterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sotterman lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Sotterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sotterman in 1999 was 93, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sotterman 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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