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Sofair Family History

Sofair 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: Safar, Fair, Solar, Confair, Stair, Safir, Sofia, Soffer, Sofer

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Where is the Sofair family from?

You can see how Sofair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofair family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sofair families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sofair family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Sofair's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sofair families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofair 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 88 census records available for the last name Sofair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofair 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sofair. 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 Sofair. For the veterans among your Sofair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofair lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Sofair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sofair in 1982 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sofair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofair 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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