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Sochat Family History

Sochat 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, Rochat, Schatz, Kochan, Lachat, Schar, Schau, Focht, Schut

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Where is the Sochat family from?

You can see how Sochat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sochat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sochat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sochat families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sochat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sochat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sochat 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 120 census records available for the last name Sochat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sochat 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Sochat. 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 48 military records available for the last name Sochat. For the veterans among your Sochat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sochat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sochat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sochat in 1966 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sochat 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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