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Soforan Family History

Soforan 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: Safran, Foran, Saffran, Soloman, Solomon, Forman, Sloman, Sonoda

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Where is the Soforan family from?

You can see how Soforan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soforan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soforan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Soforan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Soforan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Soforan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soforan 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 Soforan. 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 Soforan. For the veterans among your Soforan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soforan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Soforan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Soforan in 1973 was 73, and 85 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soforan 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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