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Sopkowiak Family History

Sopkowiak 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: Sobkowiak, Satkowiak, Jaskowiak, Slowiak, Walkowiak, Mackowiak

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Where is the Sopkowiak family from?

You can see how Sopkowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopkowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sopkowiak families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sopkowiak's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sopkowiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sopkowiak 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 Sopkowiak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sopkowiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Sopkowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopkowiak 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sopkowiak. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sopkowiak. For the veterans among your Sopkowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopkowiak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sopkowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sopkowiak in 1967 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sopkowiak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sopkowiak 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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