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Soth Family History

Soth Surname Meaning

North German (Söth) and Danish: nickname from Middle Low German sote ‘sweet’. German: variant of Sode see Soder.

Cambodian: written សូត្រ from a Khmer word meaning e.g. ‘fine thread’ and also denoting a ‘thread of discourse (by the Buddha)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Soth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Soth families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Soth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Soth families in 1911.
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What did your Soth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soth. 50% of Soth men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Soth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soth 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Soth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 399 military records available for the last name Soth. For the veterans among your Soth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soth lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Soth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Soth in 1955 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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