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Socher Family History

Socher Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Czech or Slovak Sochor ‘crowbar’. German and Jewish: variant of Sacher.

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


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Where is the Socher family from?

You can see how Socher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Socher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Socher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Socher families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Socher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Socher families in 1891.
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What did your Socher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Socher. 50% of Socher 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Typist Sugar Refined
    50%

What Socher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Socher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socher 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Socher. 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 742 military records available for the last name Socher. For the veterans among your Socher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socher lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Socher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Socher in 1941 was 39, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Socher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Socher 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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