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Sookins Family History

Sookins 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: Hopkins, Sorokin, Dockins, Sonkin, Boykins, Corkins, Hoskins

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Where is the Sookins family from?

You can see how Sookins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sookins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sookins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sookins families living in Indiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sookins's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sookins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sookins 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 Sookins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sookins. 100% of Sookins men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    100%

What Sookins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Sookins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sookins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sookins. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sookins. For the veterans among your Sookins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sookins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Sookins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sookins in 1962 was 62, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sookins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sookins 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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