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Soncek Family History

Soncek 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: Sonnek, Soucek, Ponce, Sconce, Sonnen, Sone, Sonne, Sock, Sonner

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Where is the Soncek family from?

You can see how Soncek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soncek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Soncek families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Soncek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Soncek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soncek 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 Soncek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soncek. 34% of Soncek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Pipe Cutter
    23%

What Soncek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Soncek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soncek 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Soncek. 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 46 military records available for the last name Soncek. For the veterans among your Soncek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soncek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Soncek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Soncek in 1965 was 79, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soncek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soncek 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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