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Softer Family History

Softer 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: Soter, Souter, Sorter, Soffer, Solter, Sooter, Sofer, Porter, Oster

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Where is the Softer family from?

You can see how Softer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Softer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Softer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Softer family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Softer's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Softer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Softer 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 241 census records available for the last name Softer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Softer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Softer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Softer. For the veterans among your Softer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Softer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Softer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Softer in 1963 was 85, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Softer 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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