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Sockler Family History

Sockler 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: Seckler, Sickler, Fockler, Mockler, Rocker, Soler, Shockley, Cocker

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Where is the Sockler family from?

You can see how Sockler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sockler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sockler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sockler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sockler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sockler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sockler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Sockler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sockler 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sockler. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sockler. For the veterans among your Sockler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sockler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sockler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sockler in 1966 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sockler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sockler 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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