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Sofan Family History

Sofan 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: Soman, Solan, Stofan, Son, Fan, Shan, Mohan, Swan, Safran, Roman

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Where is the Sofan family from?

You can see how Sofan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sofan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Sofan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sofan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sofan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofan 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 57 census records available for the last name Sofan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofan 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Sofan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sofan. For the veterans among your Sofan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Sofan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sofan in 1966 was 59, and 80 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofan 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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