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Socotch Family History

Socotch 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: Scotch, Booth, Coach, Couch, Sconce, Schach, Sobota, Storch, Scotto

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Where is the Socotch family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Socotch 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 Socotch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Socotch. 100% of Socotch 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 Socotch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Socotch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socotch 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Socotch. 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 87 military records available for the last name Socotch. For the veterans among your Socotch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socotch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Socotch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Socotch in 1972 was 49, and 50 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Socotch 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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