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Sofer Family History

Sofer Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Soffer ‘scribe’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sofer family from?

You can see how Sofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sofer families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sofer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sofer families in 1891.
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What did your Sofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sofer. 100% of Sofer 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 Sofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sofer. 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 292 military records available for the last name Sofer. For the veterans among your Sofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sofer in 1965 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofer 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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