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Sokell Family History

Sokell Surname Meaning

in N England probably a variant of Salkeld though some of the following early bearers may belong under (2). unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sokell family from?

You can see how Sokell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sokell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Sokell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sokell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sokell families in 1891.
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What did your Sokell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sokell. 78% of Sokell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Household Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sokell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokell 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Sokell. 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 88 military records available for the last name Sokell. For the veterans among your Sokell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sokell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sokell in 1965 was 85, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokell 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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