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Sofiles Family History

Sofiles 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: Smiles, Files, Stiles, Foiles, Soules, Skiles, Siles, Swailes, Voiles

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Where is the Sofiles family from?

You can see how Sofiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofiles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sofiles family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sofiles's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sofiles families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Sofiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofiles 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sofiles. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sofiles. For the veterans among your Sofiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofiles lifespan?

Average Sofiles life expectancy in 1981 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofiles 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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