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Socklege Family History

Socklege 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: Shocklee, Shockley, Seckler, Hockley, Schlegel, Gockley, Stockley

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Where is the Socklege family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Socklege 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 Socklege ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fire Boss
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Socklege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socklege 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Socklege. 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 9 military records available for the last name Socklege. For the veterans among your Socklege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socklege lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Socklege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Socklege in 1966 was 68, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Socklege 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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