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Sorokey Family History

Sorokey 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: Sorokin, Soroka, Trokey, Stokey, Siroky, Moroney, Stroker, Sorey

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Where is the Sorokey family from?

You can see how Sorokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorokey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sorokey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sorokey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sorokey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorokey 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 22 census records available for the last name Sorokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorokey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sorokey. 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 Sorokey. For the veterans among your Sorokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorokey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Sorokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sorokey in 1966 was 73, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorokey 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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