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Sofian Family History

Sofian 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: Safian, Sofia, Kocian, Safran, Soriano, Domian, Soman, Sorin, Solan

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Where is the Sofian family from?

You can see how Sofian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sofian families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sofian's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sofian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofian 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 Sofian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sofian. 100% of Sofian men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sofian women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Sofian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Sofian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofian 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Sofian. 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 52 military records available for the last name Sofian. For the veterans among your Sofian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Sofian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sofian in 1967 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sofian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofian 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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