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Sokalsky Family History

Sokalsky 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: Skalsky, Sokalski, Sokolsky, Kovalsky, Sokolski, Skalski, Sekelsky

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Where is the Sokalsky family from?

You can see how Sokalsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokalsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sokalsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sokalsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sokalsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sokalsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokalsky 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 Sokalsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sokalsky. 100% of Sokalsky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sokalsky women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Sokalsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Sokalsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokalsky 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Sokalsky. 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 93 military records available for the last name Sokalsky. For the veterans among your Sokalsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokalsky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sokalsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sokalsky in 1958 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sokalsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokalsky 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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