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Sophos Family History

Sophos 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: Sochor, Sipos, Sopko, Soos, Sohns, Sopher, Sopha, Roos, Sachs, Boros

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Where is the Sophos family from?

You can see how Sophos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sophos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sophos families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sophos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sophos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sophos 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 Sophos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sophos. 34% of Sophos men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Sophos women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Sophos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Sophos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sophos 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Sophos. 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 224 military records available for the last name Sophos. For the veterans among your Sophos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sophos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sophos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sophos in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sophos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sophos 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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