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Soffe Family History

Soffe Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): nickname from Middle English and Old French sauf ‘unscathed healthy; redeemed’.

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


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Where is the Soffe family from?

You can see how Soffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 119 Soffe families living in Hampshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Soffe's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Soffe families in 1891.
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What did your Soffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Soffe. 17% of Soffe men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Soffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soffe were Paitner Camoflage and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Thatcher
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Paitner Camoflage
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Soffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Soffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soffe 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 Soffe. 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 454 military records available for the last name Soffe. For the veterans among your Soffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soffe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Soffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Soffe in 1963 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soffe 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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