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Sokolosky Family History

Sokolosky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Jewish (from Poland) Sokołowski; see Sokolowski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sokolosky family from?

You can see how Sokolosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sokolosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sokolosky families living in Mississippi. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sokolosky's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Sokolosky families in 1880.
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What did your Sokolosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sokolosky. 30% of Sokolosky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sokolosky women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sokolosky were Trimmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Trimmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Sokolosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Sokolosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolosky 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Sokolosky. 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 251 military records available for the last name Sokolosky. For the veterans among your Sokolosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolosky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sokolosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sokolosky in 1960 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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