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Sofery Family History

Sofery 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: Sofer, Soler, Overy, Soter, Seery, Lowery, Soder, Soper, Hofer, Cofer

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Where is the Sofery family from?

You can see how Sofery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofery family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sofery family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sofery's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sofery families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofery 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 38 census records available for the last name Sofery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofery 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sofery. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Sofery. For the veterans among your Sofery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofery lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Sofery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sofery in 1975 was 70, and 90 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sofery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofery 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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