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Sockum Family History

Sockum 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: Dockum, Soukup, Socks, Sock, Beckum, Sorum, Slocum, Solum, Forkum

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Where is the Sockum family from?

You can see how Sockum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sockum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sockum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Sockum families living in Delaware. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sockum's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Sockum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sockum 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 189 census records available for the last name Sockum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sockum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sockum. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sockum. For the veterans among your Sockum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sockum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Sockum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sockum in 1969 was 75, and 47 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sockum 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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