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Szokolay Family History

Szokolay 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: Sokolov, Sokol, Sokolow, Soloway, Szekely, Szalay, Mikolay, Sokolik

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Where is the Szokolay family from?

You can see how Szokolay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szokolay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Szokolay family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Szokolay's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Szokolay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Szokolay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szokolay 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Szokolay. 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 27 military records available for the last name Szokolay. For the veterans among your Szokolay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szokolay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Szokolay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Szokolay in 1966 was 84, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Szokolay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szokolay 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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