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Sofolo Family History

Sofolo 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: Sokolov, Sokol, Rotolo, Sobol, Sokolow, Sotelo, Solo, Soroko, Sol

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Sofolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofolo 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sofolo. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sofolo. For the veterans among your Sofolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofolo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1981, in the United States, Sofolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sofolo in 1950 was 52, and 77 in 1981.

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