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Sochran Family History

Sochran 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: Cochran, Kochan, Schwan, Rochman, Schrank, Socha, Suchan, Kochman

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Where is the Sochran family from?

You can see how Sochran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sochran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sochran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Sochran family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sochran's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Sochran families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sochran 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 Sochran ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Porter
    100%

What Sochran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Sochran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sochran 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 Sochran. 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 Sochran. For the veterans among your Sochran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sochran lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sochran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sochran in 1966 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sochran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sochran 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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