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Sokolofsky Family History

Sokolofsky 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: Sokolosky, Sokolowski, Sokolsky, Sokoloski, Sokolski, Sokoloff

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Where is the Sokolofsky family from?

You can see how Sokolofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sokolofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sokolofsky family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokolofsky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sokolofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokolofsky 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 Sokolofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sokolofsky. 50% of Sokolofsky men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sokolofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Sokolofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolofsky 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Sokolofsky. 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 82 military records available for the last name Sokolofsky. For the veterans among your Sokolofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolofsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Sokolofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sokolofsky in 1964 was 77, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokolofsky 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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