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Soufer Family History

Soufer 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: Souter, Souder, Soffer, Stoufer, Soifer, Sofer, Sommer, Confer, Soler

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Where is the Soufer family from?

You can see how Soufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soufer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soufer family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soufer's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Soufer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soufer 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 76 census records available for the last name Soufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soufer 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Soufer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Soufer. For the veterans among your Soufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soufer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Soufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Soufer in 1981 was 72, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soufer 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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