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Softly Family History

Softly Surname Meaning

see Softley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Softly family from?

You can see how Softly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Softly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Softly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Softly families living in Hampshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Softly's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Softly families in 1891.
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What did your Softly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Softly. 75% of Softly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Shorthand Typist
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • School Teacher
    8%

What Softly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Softly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Softly 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Softly. 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 303 military records available for the last name Softly. For the veterans among your Softly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Softly lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2000, in the United States, Softly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Softly in 1942 was 40, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Softly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Softly 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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