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Sokolof Family History

Sokolof 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: Sokolov, Sokolow, Sokoloff, Sokol, Sokolik, Solomon, Stoloff, Rotolo

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Where is the Sokolof family from?

You can see how Sokolof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolof family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sokolof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sokolof family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokolof's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Sokolof families in 1891.
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What did your Sokolof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wholesale Live was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sokolof. 43% of Sokolof men worked as a Wholesale Live.

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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

  • Wholesale Live
    43%
  • Cutter
    29%
  • Floor Refinsher
    29%

What Sokolof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Sokolof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolof 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Sokolof. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sokolof. For the veterans among your Sokolof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolof lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sokolof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sokolof in 1964 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokolof 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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