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Social Family History

Social 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: Socia, Kocian, Socha, Bocian, Sofia, Soria, Sokal, Sonia, Soniat

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Where is the Social family from?

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

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Social. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Social 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Social. 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 15 military records available for the last name Social. For the veterans among your Social ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Social lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Social life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Social in 1965 was 26, and 74 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Social

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Social 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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