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Soff Family History

Soff 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: Hoff, Goff, Koff, Boff, Stoff, Skoff, Eoff, Off, Siff, Loff

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Where is the Soff family from?

You can see how Soff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Soff families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Soff's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Soff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soff 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 Soff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Soff. 100% of Soff 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%

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Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Soff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soff 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Soff. 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 342 military records available for the last name Soff. For the veterans among your Soff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Soff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Soff in 1964 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soff 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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