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Sopher Family History

Sopher Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Soper.

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


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Where is the Sopher family from?

You can see how Sopher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sopher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Sopher families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Sopher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sopher families in 1891.
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What did your Sopher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pearl Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sopher. 100% of Sopher men worked as a Pearl Merchant and 100% of Sopher 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pearl Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sopher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sopher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopher 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 921 immigration records available for the last name Sopher. 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 956 military records available for the last name Sopher. For the veterans among your Sopher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopher lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sopher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sopher in 1943 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sopher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sopher 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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