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Sofranko Family History

Sofranko Surname Meaning

Slovak (Šofranko): from a diminutive of šofran an eastern dialect form of šafrán ‘saffron’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sofranko family from?

You can see how Sofranko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofranko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 30 Sofranko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sofranko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sofranko families in 1920.
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What did your Sofranko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sofranko. 44% of Sofranko men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Sofranko women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sofranko were Labor and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Miner
    18%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Sofranko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Sofranko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofranko 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Sofranko. 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 380 military records available for the last name Sofranko. For the veterans among your Sofranko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofranko lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sofranko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sofranko in 1953 was 45, and 89 in 2004.

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