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Sockman Family History

Sockman Name 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: Stockman, Rockman, Cockman, Hockman, Bockman, Sackman, Lockman

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Where is the Sockman family from?

You can see how Sockman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sockman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sockman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Sockman families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sockman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sockman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sockman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sockman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sockman. 35% of Sockman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sockman women worked as a Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Sockman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sockman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sockman 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Sockman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 186 military records available for the last name Sockman. For the veterans among your Sockman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sockman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sockman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sockman in 1962 was 89, and 90 in 2004.

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