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Sofra Family History

Sofra 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, Sofka, Soffa, Mora, Serra, Bora, Safran, Borra, Sera, Sola

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Where is the Sofra family from?

You can see how Sofra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sofra family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sofra's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Sofra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofra 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 196 census records available for the last name Sofra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofra 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Sofra. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sofra. For the veterans among your Sofra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofra lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Sofra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sofra in 1974 was 79, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofra 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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