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Sofka Family History

Sofka Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Sofie Latin Sophia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sofka family from?

You can see how Sofka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sofka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Sofka families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Sofka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sofka families in 1880.
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What did your Sofka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sofka. 43% of Sofka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sofka women worked as an Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sofka were Tanner and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Tanner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Sofka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Sofka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofka 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Sofka. 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 213 military records available for the last name Sofka. For the veterans among your Sofka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sofka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sofka in 1962 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofka 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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