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Socka Family History

Socka 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: Socks, Sock, Socha, Sojka, Sofka, Socia, Soyka, Sok, Cocke, Lock

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Where is the Socka family from?

You can see how Socka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Socka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Socka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Socka family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Socka's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Socka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Socka 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 Socka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Socka. 100% of Socka 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 Socka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Socka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socka 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Socka. 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 36 military records available for the last name Socka. For the veterans among your Socka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Socka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Socka in 1974 was 90, and 74 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Socka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Socka 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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