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Sokotowski Family History

Sokotowski 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, Kotowski, Sokoloski, Ogonowski, Sokolski, Kosowski

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Where is the Sokotowski family from?

You can see how Sokotowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokotowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sokotowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sokotowski families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sokotowski's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Sokotowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokotowski 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 Sokotowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stevedore
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

What Sokotowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Sokotowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokotowski 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Sokotowski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sokotowski. For the veterans among your Sokotowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokotowski lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Sokotowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sokotowski in 1986 was 70, and 73 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sokotowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokotowski 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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