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Sokach Family History

Sokach 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: Roach, Coach, Schach, Stach, Korach, Spach, Strach, Tkach, Bohach

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Where is the Sokach family from?

You can see how Sokach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Sokach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sokach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sokach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokach 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 Sokach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sokach. 34% of Sokach men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sokach women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Sokach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Sokach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokach 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Sokach. 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 233 military records available for the last name Sokach. For the veterans among your Sokach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokach lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sokach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sokach in 1960 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sokach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokach 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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