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Soeffing Family History

Soeffing 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: Hoefling, Siefring, Doffing, Coffing, Stelling, Spedding, Sweeting

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Where is the Soeffing family from?

You can see how Soeffing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soeffing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soeffing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Soeffing families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Soeffing's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Soeffing families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Soeffing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soeffing 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Soeffing. 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 41 military records available for the last name Soeffing. For the veterans among your Soeffing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soeffing lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Soeffing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Soeffing in 1954 was 52, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soeffing 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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