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Sofocleous Family History

Sofocleous 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: Porteous, Sokolov, Scholes, Sokolow, Soileau, Foiles, Sokoloff

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Where is the Sofocleous family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofocleous 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 Sofocleous ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sofocleous. 100% of Sofocleous 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 Sofocleous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Sofocleous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofocleous 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sofocleous. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sofocleous. For the veterans among your Sofocleous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofocleous lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sofocleous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sofocleous in 1959 was 31, and 98 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofocleous 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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