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Sopha Family History

Sopha Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Sauvé (see Sauve). Compare Soffa German: unexplained.

Compare Soffa Laotian: ornamental name based on Lao sopha ‘beautiful’; or perhaps from the personal name Sopha based on the same word.

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


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Where is the Sopha family from?

You can see how Sopha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sopha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sopha families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sopha's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sopha families in 1891.
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What did your Sopha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sopha. 40% of Sopha men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Sopha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sopha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopha 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Sopha. 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 160 military records available for the last name Sopha. For the veterans among your Sopha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopha lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sopha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sopha in 1962 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sopha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sopha 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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