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Sopotnick Family History

Sopotnick 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: Slotnick, Skotnicki, Bortnick, Plotnick, Zlotnick, Skolnick

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Where is the Sopotnick family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sopotnick 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 Sopotnick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Sopotnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopotnick 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sopotnick. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sopotnick. For the veterans among your Sopotnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopotnick lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Sopotnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sopotnick in 1979 was 68, and 69 in 1999.

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