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Sokon Family History

Sokon 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: Sokol, Okon, Solon, Sobon, Soon, Son, Sok, Simon, Noon, Moron

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Where is the Sokon family from?

You can see how Sokon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sokon family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sokon's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sokon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokon 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 Sokon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sokon. 100% of Sokon men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Sokon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokon 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sokon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sokon. For the veterans among your Sokon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sokon

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