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Sofield Family History

Sofield Name Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


Similar surnames: Corfield, Garfield, Byfield, Orfield, Cofield, Enfield, Fifield

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Where is the Sofield family from?

You can see how Sofield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sofield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 67 Sofield families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sofield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sofield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sofield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sofield. 84% of Sofield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Home Duties
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sofield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofield 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Sofield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 632 military records available for the last name Sofield. For the veterans among your Sofield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofield lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sofield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sofield in 1945 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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