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Sochar Family History

Sochar 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: Socha, Schar, Sochor, Sachar, Socher, Schaar, Bachar, Schur, Kocher

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Where is the Sochar family from?

You can see how Sochar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sochar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sochar families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Sochar families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sochar's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sochar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sochar 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 100 census records available for the last name Sochar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sochar 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Sochar. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sochar. For the veterans among your Sochar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sochar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sochar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sochar in 1972 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sochar 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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