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Sookey Family History

Sookey 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: Stokey, Stookey, Rookey, Pooley, Hooley, Sankey, Stoker, Looney

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Where is the Sookey family from?

You can see how Sookey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sookey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sookey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sookey families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Sookey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Sookey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sookey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Sookey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sookey 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sookey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sookey. For the veterans among your Sookey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sookey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sookey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sookey in 1967 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sookey 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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