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Sokalski Family History

Sokalski Name Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Sokal in Lviv Oblast Ukraine close to the Polish-Ukrainian border.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sokolski, Skalski, Sobanski, Kowalski, Rogalski, Goralski, Sugalski

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Where is the Sokalski family from?

You can see how Sokalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokalski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sokalski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sokalski family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sokalski's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Sokalski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sokalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sokalski. 53% of Sokalski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sokalski women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sokalski were Miner and Maid. .

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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
    53%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Paper Maker
    11%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sokalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokalski 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Sokalski. 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 214 military records available for the last name Sokalski. For the veterans among your Sokalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokalski lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sokalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sokalski in 1948 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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