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Sofie Family History

Sofie 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: Sofia, Sobie, Solie, Solis, Sorge, Sole, Sone, Bogie, Soni, Soli

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Where is the Sofie family from?

You can see how Sofie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sofie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sofie families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sofie's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sofie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofie 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 Sofie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sofie. 34% of Sofie men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Assembly Line
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

What Sofie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Sofie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofie 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Sofie. 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 174 military records available for the last name Sofie. For the veterans among your Sofie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofie lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sofie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sofie in 1952 was 42, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sofie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofie 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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