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Sockness Family History

Sockness 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: Tuckness, Harkness, Socks, Holness, Sandness, Boness, Fodness

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Where is the Sockness family from?

You can see how Sockness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sockness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sockness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sockness families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sockness's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sockness families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sockness 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 Sockness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sockness. 60% of Sockness 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
    60%
  • Coowner
    40%

What Sockness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Sockness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sockness 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sockness. 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 135 military records available for the last name Sockness. For the veterans among your Sockness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sockness lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Sockness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sockness in 1956 was 54, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sockness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sockness 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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