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Sokness Family History

Sokness 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: Holness, Boness, Fodness, Likness, Osness, Otness, Rogness, Forness

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Where is the Sokness family from?

You can see how Sokness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokness family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sokness families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sokness family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokness's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Sokness families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Sokness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokness 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sokness. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sokness. For the veterans among your Sokness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokness lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Sokness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sokness in 1968 was 71, and 49 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokness 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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