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Sochacki Family History

Sochacki Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Sochacz, a lost village near Łuków in Podlaskie Voivodeship, or other unidentified places called with the nickname Sochacz.

The name derives from Old Polish socha, which means ‘forked branch, plow; pole, forked pillar’.

Sochacz likely refers to specific geographic features or agricultural implements associated with the area.

This name highlights the importance of location and livelihood in Polish naming conventions.

Understanding such names can provide insight into the cultural and historical context of Polish heritage.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sochacki family from?

You can see how Sochacki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sochacki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sochacki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Sochacki families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sochacki's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sochacki families in 1911.
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What did your Sochacki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sochacki. 35% of Sochacki men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sochacki women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sochacki were Truck Driver and Chipping.

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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
    35%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Baker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    34%
  • Press Operator
    34%
  • Chipping
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 582 immigration records available for the last name Sochacki. 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 336 military records available for the last name Sochacki. For the veterans among your Sochacki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sochacki lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sochacki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sochacki in 1955 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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