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Sokan Family History

Sokan 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: Soman, Skokan, Solan, Sokal, Son, Sok, Shan, Kan, Mohan, Swan

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Where is the Sokan family from?

You can see how Sokan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sokan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sokan's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Sokan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokan 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 46 census records available for the last name Sokan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokan 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sokan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sokan. For the veterans among your Sokan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Sokan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sokan in 1970 was 73, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokan 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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