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Socht Family History

Socht 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: Socha, Focht, Sachs, Roch, Hecht, Hoch, Licht, Koch, Poche, Ochs

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Where is the Socht family from?

You can see how Socht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Socht family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Socht families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Socht families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Socht's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Socht families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Socht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Socht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socht 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Socht. 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 2 military records available for the last name Socht. For the veterans among your Socht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socht lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Socht 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Socht

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