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Sofe Family History

Sofe 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: Sole, Sone, Sofer, Safe, Song, Son, Sok, Dore, So, Loge

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Where is the Sofe family from?

You can see how Sofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sofe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Sofe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sofe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sofe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sofe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sofe. 100% of Sofe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sofe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Sofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofe 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sofe. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sofe. For the veterans among your Sofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Sofe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sofe in 1963 was 84, and 89 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sofe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofe 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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