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Sogg Family History

Sogg 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: Song, Fogg, Hogg, Soga, Sogge, Ogg, Sugg, Zogg, Mogg, Sorg

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Where is the Sogg family from?

You can see how Sogg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sogg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sogg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sogg families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sogg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sogg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sogg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sogg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Coowner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sogg. 100% of Sogg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sogg women worked as a Coowner. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coowner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Sogg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sogg 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Sogg. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sogg. For the veterans among your Sogg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sogg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sogg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sogg in 1962 was 72, and 65 in 2003.

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