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Socks Family History

Socks Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German or Jewish Sachs. Altered form of English or German Sock with the addition of excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Socks family from?

You can see how Socks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Socks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Socks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Socks families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Socks's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Socks families in 1891.
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What did your Socks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Socks. 19% of Socks men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Socks women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Socks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Socks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socks 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Socks. 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 821 military records available for the last name Socks. For the veterans among your Socks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Socks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Socks in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Socks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Socks 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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