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Sochowski Family History

Sochowski 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: Stachowski, Sosnowski, Machowski, Cichowski, Grochowski, Lachowski

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Where is the Sochowski family from?

You can see how Sochowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sochowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sochowski families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sochowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sochowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sochowski 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 Sochowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sochowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Sochowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sochowski 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Sochowski. 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 53 military records available for the last name Sochowski. For the veterans among your Sochowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sochowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sochowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sochowski in 1962 was 48, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sochowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sochowski 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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