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Sophs Family History

Sophs 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: Sopha, Sachs, Solis, Ochs, Socks, Copps, Kopas, Sopp, Copas, Sodhi

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Where is the Sophs family from?

You can see how Sophs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sophs family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Sophs family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sophs's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sophs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sophs 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 65 census records available for the last name Sophs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sophs 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sophs. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sophs. For the veterans among your Sophs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sophs lifespan?

Average Sophs life expectancy in 1984 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sophs 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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