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Shofie Family History

Shofie 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: Shore, Shoe, Shafi, Hoxie, Stobie, Shove, Sofia, Shone, Sobie, Scobie

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Where is the Shofie family from?

You can see how Shofie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shofie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shofie families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shofie's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shofie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shofie 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 49 census records available for the last name Shofie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shofie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shofie. 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 military records available for the last name Shofie. For the veterans among your Shofie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shofie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Shofie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shofie in 1973 was 74, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shofie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shofie 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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