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Soph Family History

Soph 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: Sopp, Soth, Soh, Sosh, Sopha, Song, Son, Sok, So, Kopp

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Where is the Soph family from?

You can see how Soph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soph family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Soph families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Soph's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Soph families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Soph ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soph. 100% of Soph women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Soph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Soph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soph 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Soph. 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 25 military records available for the last name Soph. For the veterans among your Soph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soph lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Soph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Soph in 1952 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soph 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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