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Sokolowsky Family History

Sokolowsky 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: Sokolowski, Sokolosky, Sokolsky, Sokoloski, Sokolow, Sokolski

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Where is the Sokolowsky family from?

You can see how Sokolowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolowsky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sokolowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Sokolowsky family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokolowsky's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sokolowsky families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokolowsky 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 Sokolowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sokolowsky. 43% of Sokolowsky men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sokolowsky women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sokolowsky were Cabinet Maker and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    15%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Cabinet Maker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Sokolowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Sokolowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolowsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sokolowsky. 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 282 military records available for the last name Sokolowsky. For the veterans among your Sokolowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolowsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sokolowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sokolowsky in 1963 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokolowsky 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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