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Soifer Family History

Soifer Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine and Poland): variant of Soffer.

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


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Where is the Soifer family from?

You can see how Soifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soifer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Soifer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Soifer families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Soifer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Soifer families in 1911.
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What did your Soifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soifer. 38% of Soifer men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Soifer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soifer were Foreman and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Soifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Soifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soifer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Soifer. 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 229 military records available for the last name Soifer. For the veterans among your Soifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soifer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Soifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Soifer in 1955 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soifer 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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