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Soffan Family History

Soffan 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: Soffa, Offen, Safran, Coffin, Roffman, Soman, Boffa, Goffin, Hoffman

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Where is the Soffan family from?

You can see how Soffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soffan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Soffan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Soffan family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Soffan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Soffan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Soffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soffan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Soffan. 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 Soffan. For the veterans among your Soffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soffan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Soffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Soffan in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soffan 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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