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Sochon Family History

Sochon 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: Sochor, Schon, Rochon, Chon, Kochan, Pichon, Schoen, Duchon, Sohn

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Where is the Sochon family from?

You can see how Sochon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sochon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sochon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sochon family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sochon's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sochon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sochon 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 Sochon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Saleslady Chargehand was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sochon. 100% of Sochon women worked as a Saleslady Chargehand.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Saleslady Chargehand
    100%

What Sochon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Sochon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sochon 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Sochon. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sochon. For the veterans among your Sochon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sochon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sochon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sochon in 1966 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sochon 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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