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Sook Family History

Sook Surname Meaning

Variant of Zook a surname of ultimately Swiss German origin (see Zaugg).

Korean: variant of Suk 2 itself a variant of Sŏk (see Sok).

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


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Where is the Sook family from?

You can see how Sook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sook family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sook families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Sook families living in Norfolk. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sook's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sook families in 1891.
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What did your Sook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sook. 100% of Sook 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sook 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Sook. 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 311 military records available for the last name Sook. For the veterans among your Sook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sook lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sook in 1957 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sook 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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