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Sokolo Family History

Sokolo 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, Rotolo, Sobol, Sotelo, Solo, Skold, Sokoloff

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Where is the Sokolo family from?

You can see how Sokolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sokolo families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sokolo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sokolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokolo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sokolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Sokolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolo 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sokolo. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sokolo. For the veterans among your Sokolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Sokolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sokolo in 1965 was 72, and 68 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokolo 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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