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Soeten Family History

Soeten Name 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: Botten, Osten, Holten, Steen, Steven, Soter, Soden, Porten, Kosten

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Where is the Soeten family from?

You can see how Soeten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soeten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Soeten families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Soeten's in USA. California had the highest population of Soeten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soeten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soeten ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Soeten ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Soeten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soeten 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Soeten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Soeten. For the veterans among your Soeten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soeten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Soeten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Soeten in 1965 was 72, and 100 in 2004.

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