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Sokosky Family History

Sokosky 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: Sokolsky, Sokolski, Potosky, Morosky, Makosky, Sikorsky, Polosky

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Where is the Sokosky family from?

You can see how Sokosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sokosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sokosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sokosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sokosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Sokosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokosky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sokosky. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sokosky. For the veterans among your Sokosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokosky lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2001, in the United States, Sokosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sokosky in 1996 was 76, and 74 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokosky 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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