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Soyk Family History

Soyk 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: Sok, Sock, Soyka, Song, Son, So, Hook, Lock, Loy, Sol

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Where is the Soyk family from?

You can see how Soyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Soyk families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Soyk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Soyk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soyk 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 Soyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soyk. 60% of Soyk men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Soyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Soyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soyk 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Soyk. 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 62 military records available for the last name Soyk. For the veterans among your Soyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soyk lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Soyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Soyk in 1960 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soyk 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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