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Sofi Family History

Sofi 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: Soni, Soli, Sofia, Safi, Song, Son, Shi, Sok, Mori, So

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Where is the Sofi family from?

You can see how Sofi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sofi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sofi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sofi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sofi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofi 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 247 census records available for the last name Sofi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofi 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Sofi. 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 49 military records available for the last name Sofi. For the veterans among your Sofi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sofi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sofi in 1969 was 78, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sofi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofi 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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