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Sochman Family History

Sochman 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: Rochman, Kochman, Hochman, Suchman, Ochman, Rothman, Kochan, Lachman

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Where is the Sochman family from?

You can see how Sochman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sochman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sochman families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sochman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sochman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sochman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sochman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sochman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sochman. 100% of Sochman men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Sochman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Sochman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sochman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sochman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sochman. For the veterans among your Sochman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sochman lifespan?

Average Sochman life expectancy in 1968 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sochman 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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