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Soffray Family History

Soffray 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: Saffran, Soffa, Safran, Jeffrey, Godfrey, Wolfram, Coffey, Sorby

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Where is the Soffray family from?

You can see how Soffray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soffray family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Soffray families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Soffray's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Soffray families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soffray 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 63 census records available for the last name Soffray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soffray 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Soffray. 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 36 military records available for the last name Soffray. For the veterans among your Soffray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soffray lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Soffray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Soffray in 1972 was 68, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soffray 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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