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Sophir Family History

Sophir 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, Sodhi, Soper, Sochor, Speir, Sohr, Sapir, Sypher, Stopher

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Where is the Sophir family from?

You can see how Sophir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sophir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sophir families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sophir's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sophir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sophir 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 71 census records available for the last name Sophir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sophir 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sophir. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sophir. For the veterans among your Sophir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sophir lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Sophir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sophir in 1965 was 82, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sophir 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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