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Sofren Family History

Sofren 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: Soren, Offen, Safran, Oren, Toren, Soden, Goren, Moren, Sonnen, Doren

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Where is the Sofren family from?

You can see how Sofren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofren family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sofren family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sofren's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sofren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofren 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 19 census records available for the last name Sofren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofren 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sofren. 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 Sofren. For the veterans among your Sofren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofren lifespan?

Average Sofren life expectancy in 1983 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sofren 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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