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Soskin Family History

Soskin Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Soske a pet form of Sore (see Sorin ). It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


Similar surnames: Sorkin, Sosin, Sonkin, Baskin, Meskin, Peskin, Hoskin, Raskin, Eskin

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Where is the Soskin family from?

You can see how Soskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soskin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Soskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Soskin families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Soskin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Soskin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Soskin. 50% of Soskin men worked as a Tailors Machinist and 100% of Soskin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Tailors Machinist
    50%
  • Fishmonger
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soskin 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 885 immigration records available for the last name Soskin. 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 232 military records available for the last name Soskin. For the veterans among your Soskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soskin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Soskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Soskin in 1947 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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