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Sofus Family History

Sofus 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: Sobus, Loftus, Solis, Socks, Bonus, Rufus, Bogus, Vogus, Sorum, Kobus

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Where is the Sofus family from?

You can see how Sofus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sofus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sofus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sofus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofus 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 58 census records available for the last name Sofus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofus 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Sofus. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sofus. For the veterans among your Sofus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Sofus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sofus in 1966 was 79, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofus 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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