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Sofran Family History

Sofran 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, Moran, Foran, Horan, Toran, Szafran, Boran, Soman, Sorin

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Where is the Sofran family from?

You can see how Sofran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sofran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Sofran family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sofran's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Sofran families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofran 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 Sofran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sofran. 43% of Sofran men worked as an Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Sofran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Sofran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofran 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Sofran. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sofran. For the veterans among your Sofran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofran lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sofran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sofran in 1966 was 85, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sofran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofran 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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