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Socket Family History

Socket Surname Meaning

see Sockett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Socket family from?

You can see how Socket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Socket family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Socket families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Socket families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Socket's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Socket families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Socket 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 did your Socket ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Socket. 100% of Socket men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Socket family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Socket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socket 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Socket. 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 51 military records available for the last name Socket. For the veterans among your Socket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socket lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Socket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Socket in 1965 was 78, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Socket 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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