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Sofky Family History

Sofky 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: Sofka, Sok, Socks, Sorby, Sock, Solly, Soley, Sooy, Sovey, Sojka

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Where is the Sofky family from?

You can see how Sofky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofky family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Sofky family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sofky's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sofky families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofky 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 14 census records available for the last name Sofky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofky 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 Sofky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sofky. For the veterans among your Sofky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofky lifespan?

Average Sofky life expectancy in 1978 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofky 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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