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Sofaly Family History

Sofaly 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: Sealy, Shealy, Solly, Rohaly, Sokal, Sala, Sol, Say, Sully, Sale

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofaly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Sofaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofaly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sofaly. 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 64 military records available for the last name Sofaly. For the veterans among your Sofaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofaly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sofaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sofaly in 1966 was 48, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofaly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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