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Sokas Family History

Sokas 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: Sokal, Sok, Jonas, Sas, Sakai, Solis, Solar, Salas, Kotas, Rokos

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Where is the Sokas family from?

You can see how Sokas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sokas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sokas families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sokas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sokas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokas 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 Sokas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sokas. 34% of Sokas men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Employee
    34%

What Sokas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Sokas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokas 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sokas. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sokas. For the veterans among your Sokas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sokas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sokas in 1964 was 72, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sokas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokas 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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