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Soke Family History

Soke 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: Sok, Sole, Stoke, Sone, Koke, Snoke, Hoke, Loke, Yoke, Szoke

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Where is the Soke family from?

You can see how Soke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Soke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Soke families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Soke's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Soke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soke 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 Soke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soke. 38% of Soke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Soke women worked as a Winder.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Finisher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Soke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soke 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Soke. 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 125 military records available for the last name Soke. For the veterans among your Soke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Soke in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soke 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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