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Sokoloski Family History

Sokoloski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Jewish (from Poland) Sokołowski; see Sokolowski.

Macedonian: patronymic from the personal name Sokol (see Sokol).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sokoloski family from?

You can see how Sokoloski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokoloski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sokoloski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Sokoloski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokoloski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sokoloski families in 1880.
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What did your Sokoloski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sokoloski. 33% of Sokoloski men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Sokoloski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sokoloski were Labor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Sokoloski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sokoloski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokoloski 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Sokoloski. 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 742 military records available for the last name Sokoloski. For the veterans among your Sokoloski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokoloski lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sokoloski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sokoloski in 1954 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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