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Sokolowski Family History

Sokolowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Sokołowski): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Sokołów or Sokołowo.

These locations are named with the Polish word sokół, which translates to ‘falcon’.

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


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Where is the Sokolowski family from?

You can see how Sokolowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sokolowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sokolowski family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sokolowski's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sokolowski families in 1891.
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What did your Sokolowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sokolowski. 100% of Sokolowski men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Sokolowski women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sokolowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolowski 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sokolowski. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sokolowski. For the veterans among your Sokolowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolowski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sokolowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sokolowski in 1950 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokolowski 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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