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Sogge Family History

Sogge Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farmsteads in central Norway named in Old Norse as Sothgar from sjótha ‘to boil or seethe’.

This name is associated with the landscape and geography of the area, highlighting the significance of the natural surroundings to the communities that inhabit them.

It reflects the relationship between people and their environment, particularly in regions characterized by fast-flowing rivers.

The etymology of the name points to the dynamic nature of water and its impact on the land, which would have been important for agriculture and settlement.

Such historical names capture the essence of local culture and the physical features that shaped everyday life in early Norwegian society.

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


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You can see how Sogge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sogge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sogge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sogge families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sogge's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sogge families in 1911.
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What did your Sogge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sogge. 49% of Sogge men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sogge women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sogge were Miner and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 277 immigration records available for the last name Sogge. 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 249 military records available for the last name Sogge. For the veterans among your Sogge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sogge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sogge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sogge in 1963 was 87, and 76 in 2004.

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