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Sokabe Family History

Sokabe 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: Okabe, Okane, Skare, Skube, Soave, Sokal, Sorace, Sok, Kaba, Sale

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Where is the Sokabe family from?

You can see how Sokabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokabe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sokabe families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Sokabe family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokabe's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sokabe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokabe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sokabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Sokabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokabe 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sokabe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sokabe. For the veterans among your Sokabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokabe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Sokabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sokabe in 1963 was 74, and 96 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokabe 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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