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Socoby Family History

Socoby 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: Scoby, Sorby, Looby, Sooy, Sorsby, Coby, Secoy, Jacoby, Sosby, Scobey

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Where is the Socoby family from?

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

In 1940, Woodsman and Basket Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Socoby. 25% of Socoby men worked as a Woodsman and 100% of Socoby women worked as a Basket Weaver.

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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

  • Woodsman
    25%
  • Wpa
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Basket Weaver
    100%

What Socoby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Socoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socoby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Socoby. 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 13 military records available for the last name Socoby. For the veterans among your Socoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socoby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Socoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Socoby in 1968 was 56, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Socoby 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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