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Softon Family History

Softon 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: Sefton, Lofton, Orton, Seaton, Holton, Colton, Crofton, Boston

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Where is the Softon family from?

You can see how Softon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Softon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Softon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Softon families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Softon's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Softon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Softon 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 Softon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Softon. 50% of Softon 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
    50%
  • Cafe Waitress
    50%

What Softon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Softon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Softon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Softon. 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 16 military records available for the last name Softon. For the veterans among your Softon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Softon lifespan?

Average Softon life expectancy in 1971 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Softon 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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