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Sokow Family History

Sokow 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: Sokol, Solow, Sukow, Skow, Sok, Skop, Rokos, Skok, Soto, Snow

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Where is the Sokow family from?

You can see how Sokow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sokow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sokow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sokow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Sokow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokow 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sokow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sokow. For the veterans among your Sokow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Sokow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sokow in 1971 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokow 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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