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Sophers Family History

Sophers 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: Syphers, Sopher, Soper, Boshers, Cyphers, Spiers, Somers, Sodders

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Where is the Sophers family from?

You can see how Sophers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sophers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sophers families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sophers family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sophers's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sophers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sophers 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 Sophers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Famer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sophers. 100% of Sophers men worked as a Famer.

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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

  • Famer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Sophers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sophers 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sophers. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sophers. For the veterans among your Sophers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sophers lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Sophers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sophers in 1974 was 79, and 86 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sophers 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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