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Sofflet Family History

Sofflet 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: Stofflet, Moffet, Koffler, Soffer, Loffler, Hoffler, Shiflet, Stoffle

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Where is the Sofflet family from?

You can see how Sofflet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofflet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sofflet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sofflet families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sofflet's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sofflet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofflet 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 315 census records available for the last name Sofflet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofflet 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sofflet. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sofflet. For the veterans among your Sofflet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofflet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofflet 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sofflet

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