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Sokowski Family History

Sokowski 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: Sokolski, Stokowski, Sakowski, Borowski, Sadowski, Rakowski

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Where is the Sokowski family from?

You can see how Sokowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sokowski families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sokowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sokowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokowski 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 Sokowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sokowski. 37% of Sokowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Mechanic
    28%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Sokowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Sokowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokowski 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Sokowski. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sokowski. For the veterans among your Sokowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokowski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sokowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sokowski in 1961 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sokowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sokowski 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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