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Sopka Family History

Sopka 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: Sojka, Sopko, Stopka, Kopka, Sofka, Soyka, Sopha, Sok, Lipka, Sola

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Where is the Sopka family from?

You can see how Sopka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sopka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sopka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sopka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sopka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sopka 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 Sopka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sopka. 100% of Sopka men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Sopka women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sopka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Sopka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopka 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Sopka. 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 67 military records available for the last name Sopka. For the veterans among your Sopka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sopka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sopka in 1963 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sopka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sopka 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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