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Soffen Family History

Soffen 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: Offen, Soffer, Coffey, Soden, Sonnen, Coffin, Offer, Coffer, Geffen

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Where is the Soffen family from?

You can see how Soffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soffen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Soffen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Soffen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soffen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Soffen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soffen 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 Soffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soffen. 100% of Soffen men worked as an Electrician.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Soffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soffen 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Soffen. 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 256 military records available for the last name Soffen. For the veterans among your Soffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soffen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Soffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Soffen in 1968 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soffen 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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