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Sockney Family History

Sockney 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: Shockney, Hackney, Shockley, Hockley, Gockley, Stockley, Lockley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sockney 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 14 census records available for the last name Sockney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sockney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sockney. 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 Sockney. For the veterans among your Sockney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sockney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sockney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sockney in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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