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Sofleiss Family History

Sofleiss 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: Solis, Schweiss, Schleis, Soltis, Corliss, Soules, Leiss, Soulis

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Where is the Sofleiss family from?

You can see how Sofleiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofleiss family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sofleiss family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sofleiss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sofleiss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Sofleiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofleiss 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sofleiss. 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 Sofleiss. For the veterans among your Sofleiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofleiss lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Sofleiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sofleiss in 1985 was 83, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofleiss 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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