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Sofranski Family History

Sofranski Name 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: Safranski, Szafranski, Sofranko, Sobanski, Polanski, Dobransky

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Where is the Sofranski family from?

You can see how Sofranski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofranski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sofranski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sofranski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sofranski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofranski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sofranski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sofranski. 100% of Sofranski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Sofranski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofranski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sofranski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Sofranski. For the veterans among your Sofranski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofranski lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Sofranski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sofranski in 1990 was 68, and 88 in 2002.

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