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Soyke Family History

Soyke 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: Boyke, Soyka, Sok, Cocke, Boyce, Coyne, Hoyle, Joyce, Foyle, Boye

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Where is the Soyke family from?

You can see how Soyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soyke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Soyke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Soyke families living in North Dakota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Soyke's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Soyke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soyke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Soyke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Soyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soyke 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Soyke. 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 Soyke. For the veterans among your Soyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soyke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Soyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Soyke in 1969 was 90, and 69 in 2004.

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