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Sopkin Family History

Sopkin 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: Sonkin, Hopkin, Sorkin, Soskin, Popkin, Spain, Hopkins, Botkin

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Where is the Sopkin family from?

You can see how Sopkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sopkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Sopkin families living in Glamorgan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sopkin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Sopkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sopkin 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 Sopkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sopkin. 43% of Sopkin men worked as a Manager and 50% of Sopkin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sopkin were Musician and Stenographer.

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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

  • Manager
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Musician
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Sopkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Sopkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopkin 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Sopkin. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sopkin. For the veterans among your Sopkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sopkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sopkin in 1965 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sopkin 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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