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Sokes Family History

Sokes 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: Rokes, Sykes, Somes, Kokes, Sikes, Nokes, Sones, Soles, Dokes, Stokes

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Where is the Sokes family from?

You can see how Sokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sokes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sokes families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sokes's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Sokes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Sokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokes 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sokes. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sokes. For the veterans among your Sokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokes lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Sokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sokes in 2002 was 20, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokes 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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