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Sopliffe Family History

Sopliffe 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: Topliff, Jolliffe, Oliff, Sorlie, Sutcliffe, Cunliffe, Sollie, Soloff

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Where is the Sopliffe family from?

You can see how Sopliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopliffe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sopliffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sopliffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sopliffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Sopliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopliffe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sopliffe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sopliffe. For the veterans among your Sopliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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