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Sochet Family History

Sochet 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: Socher, Kocher, Schei, Poche, Roche, Scher, Sucher, Sichel, Kochel

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Where is the Sochet family from?

You can see how Sochet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sochet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sochet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sochet families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sochet's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sochet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sochet 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 127 census records available for the last name Sochet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sochet 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Sochet. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sochet. For the veterans among your Sochet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sochet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sochet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sochet in 1966 was 76, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sochet 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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