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Sofield Family History

Sofield Surname Meaning

Possibly English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sofield family from?

You can see how Sofield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sofield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sofield families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sofield's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sofield families in 1911.
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What did your Sofield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sofield. 18% of Sofield men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sofield women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sofield were Chauffeur and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sofield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofield 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Sofield. 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 632 military records available for the last name Sofield. For the veterans among your Sofield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofield lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sofield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sofield in 1945 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofield 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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