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Sokolov Family History

Sokolov Surname Meaning

Russian, Belorussian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Slavic word sokol ‘falcon’ used as a nickname or as a personal name (see Sokol).

It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov. In some cases the Russian surname represents an artificial name assigned to pupils in ecclesiastical schools.

As a Jewish name it is generally artificial. Compare Sokoloff.

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


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Where is the Sokolov family from?

You can see how Sokolov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sokolov family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sokolov families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sokolov families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sokolov's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sokolov families in 1911.
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What did your Sokolov ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Builder and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sokolov. 100% of Sokolov men worked as a Builder and 100% of Sokolov women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Sokolov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sokolov 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Sokolov. 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 91 military records available for the last name Sokolov. For the veterans among your Sokolov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sokolov lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sokolov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sokolov in 1960 was 44, and 95 in 2004.

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