Sokolov Family History

Sokolov Surname Meaning

Russian, Belorussian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Slavic word sokol ‘falcon’ used as a nickname or as a personal name (see Sokol).

It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov. In some cases the Russian surname represents an artificial name assigned to pupils in ecclesiastical schools.

As a Jewish name it is generally artificial. Compare Sokoloff.

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

Similar surnames: Sokol, Sokolow, Sokolik, Sokoloff, Sokolski, Sobol, Solomon, Solow, Orlov, Rotolo

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
91	Military Records
428	Immigration Records
776	Census and Voter Lists
401	Member Trees

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Where is the Sokolov family from?

You can see how Sokolov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolov family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sokolov families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sokolov families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Sokolov's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sokolov families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokolov 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 Sokolov ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sokolov.

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Census Record

There are 776 census records available for the last name Sokolov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolov census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 428 immigration records available for the last name Sokolov. 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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Military Records

There are 91 military records available for the last name Sokolov. For the veterans among your Sokolov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolov lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sokolov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sokolov in 1960 was 44, and 95 in 2004.

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Sokolov Surname Meaning

Russian, Belorussian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Slavic word sokol ‘falcon’ used as a nickname or as a personal name (see Sokol).

It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov. In some cases the Russian surname represents an artificial name assigned to pupils in ecclesiastical schools.

As a Jewish name it is generally artificial. Compare Sokoloff.

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

Where is the Sokolov family from?

What did your Sokolov ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sokolov.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Sokolov family records will you find?

What is the average Sokolov lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sokolov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sokolov in 1960 was 44, and 95 in 2004.

Sokolov Family History

Sokolov Surname Meaning

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Sokolov Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Sokolov

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Where is the Sokolov family from?

What did your Sokolov ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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Military Records

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What is the average Sokolov lifespan?

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