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Sofas Family History

Sofas 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: Jonas, Sas, Safar, Solis, Solar, Salas, Kotas, Sola, Socks, Savas

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Where is the Sofas family from?

You can see how Sofas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sofas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sofas families living in Maryland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sofas's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Sofas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofas 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 137 census records available for the last name Sofas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofas 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sofas. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sofas. For the veterans among your Sofas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Sofas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sofas in 1973 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofas 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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