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Sofley Family History

Sofley 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: Soley, Solley, Safley, Pooley, Cowley, Howley, Mosley, Seeley, Hooley

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Where is the Sofley family from?

You can see how Sofley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sofley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Sofley families living in Norfolk. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sofley's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sofley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofley 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 Sofley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sofley. 100% of Sofley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sofley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Sofley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofley 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sofley. 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 94 military records available for the last name Sofley. For the veterans among your Sofley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sofley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sofley in 1958 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sofley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofley 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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