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Sofonia Family History

Sofonia 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: Sofia, Sobania, Sonia, Corona, Sonoda, Fonda, Korona, Sagona, Sorokin

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Where is the Sofonia family from?

You can see how Sofonia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofonia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sofonia family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sofonia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sofonia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofonia 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 9 census records available for the last name Sofonia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofonia 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sofonia. 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 61 military records available for the last name Sofonia. For the veterans among your Sofonia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofonia lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Sofonia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sofonia in 1975 was 77, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofonia 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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