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Socey Family History

Socey 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: Soley, Sovey, Locey, Sorey, Sobey, Lucey, Soler, Sobel, Coley, Soter

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Where is the Socey family from?

You can see how Socey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Socey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Socey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Socey families living in Maryland. This was about 59% of all the recorded Socey's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Socey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Socey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Socey. 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 53 military records available for the last name Socey. For the veterans among your Socey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Socey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Socey in 1975 was 65, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Socey 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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