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Sokel Family History

Sokel Surname Meaning

see Sokell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sokel family from?

You can see how Sokel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sokel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sokel families living in Durham. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sokel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sokel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokel 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 Sokel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sokel. 100% of Sokel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sokel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sokel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokel 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Sokel. 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 146 military records available for the last name Sokel. For the veterans among your Sokel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sokel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sokel in 1966 was 66, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sokel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokel 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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