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Sopchak Family History

Sopchak 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: Kopchak, Socha, Sobczak, Koschak, Sinchak, Sopha, Kochan, Schalk

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Where is the Sopchak family from?

You can see how Sopchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopchak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sopchak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sopchak family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sopchak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sopchak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sopchak 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 Sopchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sopchak. 34% of Sopchak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sopchak women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sopchak were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Sopchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Sopchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopchak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sopchak. 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 183 military records available for the last name Sopchak. For the veterans among your Sopchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopchak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sopchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sopchak in 1963 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sopchak 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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