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Soffar Family History

Soffar 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: Soffer, Soffa, Safar, Solar, Hoffart, Offer, Coffer, Saffer, Boffa

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Where is the Soffar family from?

You can see how Soffar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soffar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soffar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Soffar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Soffar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soffar 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 88 census records available for the last name Soffar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soffar 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Soffar. 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 29 military records available for the last name Soffar. For the veterans among your Soffar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soffar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Soffar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Soffar in 1971 was 75, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soffar 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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