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Sokey Family History

Sokey 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: Stokey, Soley, Sovey, Lokey, Sorey, Gokey, Okey, Sobey, Sok, Roker

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Where is the Sokey family from?

You can see how Sokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sokey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sokey families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sokey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Sokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sokey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sokey. For the veterans among your Sokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Sokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sokey in 1962 was 38, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokey 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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