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Sochor Family History

Sochor Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak: from a metaphorical use of the vocabulary word sochor ‘crowbar’ hence a nickname for a man of exceptional strength.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sochor family from?

You can see how Sochor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sochor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sochor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sochor families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sochor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sochor families in 1891.
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What did your Sochor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sochor. 25% of Sochor men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sochor women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sochor were Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Plumber
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Sochor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sochor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sochor 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Sochor. 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 520 military records available for the last name Sochor. For the veterans among your Sochor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sochor lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sochor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sochor in 1957 was 36, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sochor 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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