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Sockhart Family History

Sockhart 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: Lockhart, Bickhart, Flockhart, Lockart, Eckhart, Stockard, Goodhart

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Where is the Sockhart family from?

You can see how Sockhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sockhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sockhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sockhart family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sockhart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sockhart families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Sockhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sockhart 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sockhart. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sockhart. For the veterans among your Sockhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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