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Soski Family History

Soski 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: Koski, Soskin, Suski, Sok, Saeki, Saiki, Oki, Joki, Socks, Bosko

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Where is the Soski family from?

You can see how Soski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Soski families living in West Virginia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Soski's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Soski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soski. 100% of Soski 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 184 census records available for the last name Soski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soski 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Soski. 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 50 military records available for the last name Soski. For the veterans among your Soski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Soski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Soski in 1965 was 59, and 82 in 2003.

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