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Socwell Family History

Socwell 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: Sockwell, Sowell, Oswell, Sewell, Rockwell, Boswell, Powell, Howell

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Where is the Socwell family from?

You can see how Socwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Socwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Socwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Socwell families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Socwell's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Socwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Socwell 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 230 census records available for the last name Socwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socwell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Socwell. 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 97 military records available for the last name Socwell. For the veterans among your Socwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socwell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Socwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Socwell in 1967 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Socwell 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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