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Sokolsky Family History

Sokolsky Surname Meaning

Ukrainian, Belorussian, and Russian: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Sokola or Sokole named with Russian sokol ‘falcon’.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland named with Russian sokol ‘falcon’ (see above) or Polish sokół (see Sokolski).

Altered form of Polish Sokolski.

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


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Where is the Sokolsky family from?

You can see how Sokolsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Sokolsky families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sokolsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sokolsky families in 1920.
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What did your Sokolsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sokolsky. 37% of Sokolsky men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Sokolsky women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sokolsky were Shipping Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Sportswear
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Sokolsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sokolsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolsky 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 864 immigration records available for the last name Sokolsky. 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 275 military records available for the last name Sokolsky. For the veterans among your Sokolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolsky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sokolsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sokolsky in 1955 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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