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Sokerka Family History

Sokerka 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: Skurka, Somera, Serra, Roker, Soler, Stoker, Jokela, Sera, Soter

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Where is the Sokerka family from?

You can see how Sokerka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokerka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sokerka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sokerka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokerka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sokerka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokerka 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 Sokerka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sokerka. 100% of Sokerka men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Sokerka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Sokerka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokerka 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sokerka. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sokerka. For the veterans among your Sokerka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokerka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sokerka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sokerka in 1968 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sokerka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokerka 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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