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Sokolis Family History

Sokolis 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: Sokolik, Solis, Sokolov, Sokol, Sokolow, Kolis, Sobolik, Soulis

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Where is the Sokolis family from?

You can see how Sokolis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sokolis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sokolis families living in Wisconsin. This was about 17% of all the recorded Sokolis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sokolis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokolis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sokolis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sokolis. 100% of Sokolis 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Sokolis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolis 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Sokolis. 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 174 military records available for the last name Sokolis. For the veterans among your Sokolis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sokolis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sokolis in 1968 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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