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Sokolec Family History

Sokolec 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: Sokolov, Sokol, Sokolow, Sokolik, Pooley, Golec, Hooley, Kopec, Soler

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Where is the Sokolec family from?

You can see how Sokolec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sokolec families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokolec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sokolec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokolec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sokolec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Sokolec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolec 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sokolec. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sokolec. For the veterans among your Sokolec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolec lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Sokolec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sokolec in 1964 was 69, and 77 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokolec 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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