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Sofos Family History

Sofos 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: Soos, Roos, Boros, Solis, Simos, Dobos, Rokos, Sokol, Oros, Socks

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Where is the Sofos family from?

You can see how Sofos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sofos family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sofos's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Sofos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofos 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 Sofos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sofos. 100% of Sofos women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Sofos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofos 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Sofos. 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 59 military records available for the last name Sofos. For the veterans among your Sofos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofos lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Sofos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sofos in 1960 was 75, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofos 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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