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Sokolowska Family History

Sokolowska 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: Sokolowski, Sokolosky, Sokoloski, Sokolow, Sokolski, Sobolewski

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Where is the Sokolowska family from?

You can see how Sokolowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolowska family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sokolowska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sokolowska family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokolowska's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sokolowska families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokolowska 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 Sokolowska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salad Girl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sokolowska. 50% of Sokolowska women worked as a Salad Girl.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salad Girl
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Sokolowska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Sokolowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolowska 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sokolowska. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sokolowska. For the veterans among your Sokolowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolowska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sokolowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sokolowska in 1963 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokolowska 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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