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Softchin Family History

Softchin 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: Loftin, Sutphin, Houchin, Tolchin, Rochin, Kitchin, Cutchin, Patchin

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Where is the Softchin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Softchin 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 16 census records available for the last name Softchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Softchin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Softchin. 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 39 military records available for the last name Softchin. For the veterans among your Softchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Softchin lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Softchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Softchin in 1985 was 57, and 74 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Softchin 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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