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Soctt Family History

Soctt 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: Ott, Cott, Lott, Pott, Bott, Slott, Nott, Socks, Scutt, Gott

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Where is the Soctt family from?

You can see how Soctt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soctt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soctt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Soctt families living in New Brunswick. This was about 28% of all the recorded Soctt's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Soctt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soctt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soctt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soctt. 24% of Soctt men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Soctt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soctt were Truck Driver and Manager. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soctt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soctt 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Soctt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 290 military records available for the last name Soctt. For the veterans among your Soctt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soctt lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Soctt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Soctt in 1992 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

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