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Soker Family History

Soker 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: Roker, Soler, Stoker, Soter, Soder, Koker, Soper, Boker, Sober

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Where is the Soker family from?

You can see how Soker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Soker families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Soker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Soker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soker. 24% of Soker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Soker women worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Soker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Soker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soker 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Soker. 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 34 military records available for the last name Soker. For the veterans among your Soker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Soker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Soker in 1959 was 48, and 86 in 2003.

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