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Socier Family History

Socier 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: Sonier, Socher, Sommer, Spier, Kocher, Rocker, Soler, Cocker, Soller

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Where is the Socier family from?

You can see how Socier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Socier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Socier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 14 Socier families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Socier's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Socier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Socier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Socier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Socier. 56% of Socier 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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%
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What Socier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Socier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Socier 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Socier. 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 43 military records available for the last name Socier. For the veterans among your Socier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Socier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Socier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Socier in 1967 was 71, and 92 in 2002.

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