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Shofi Family History

Shofi Surname 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: Shafi, Shoji, Shoff, Shi, Shroff, Hoff, Shore, Shock, Suomi, Sheff

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Shofi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shofi 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shofi. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shofi. For the veterans among your Shofi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shofi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Shofi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shofi in 1964 was 68, and 77 in 2002.

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