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Sophier Family History

Sophier 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: Sopher, Spier, Soulier, Schier, Shier, Soper, Sohmer, Pothier

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Where is the Sophier family from?

You can see how Sophier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sophier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sophier families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sophier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sophier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sophier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Sophier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sophier 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sophier. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sophier. For the veterans among your Sophier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sophier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Sophier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sophier in 1972 was 61, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sophier 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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