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Sokolower Family History

Sokolower 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: Sokolow, Sokolov, Sokolowski, Sokoloff, Sokolosky, Sokoloski, Flower

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Where is the Sokolower family from?

You can see how Sokolower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolower family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sokolower families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokolower's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sokolower families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sokolower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sokolower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sokolower. 100% of Sokolower men worked as a Furrier. .

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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

  • Furrier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Sokolower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolower 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Sokolower. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sokolower. For the veterans among your Sokolower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolower lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sokolower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sokolower in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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