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Sofferman Family History

Sofferman 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: Offerman, Opferman, Sonderman, Soderman, Hefferman, Offermann

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Where is the Sofferman family from?

You can see how Sofferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofferman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sofferman families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sofferman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sofferman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofferman 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 Sofferman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sofferman. 100% of Sofferman men worked as a Printer.

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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

  • Printer
    100%

What Sofferman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Sofferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofferman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Sofferman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sofferman. For the veterans among your Sofferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofferman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sofferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sofferman in 1965 was 71, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sofferman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofferman 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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