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Sofsky Family History

Sofsky 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: Kofsky, Osofsky, Wolsky, Polsky, Sorsby, Kolsky, Sofka, Gorsky, Sosby

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Where is the Sofsky family from?

You can see how Sofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Sofsky families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sofsky. 25% of Sofsky men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Sofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sofsky 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Sofsky. 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 114 military records available for the last name Sofsky. For the veterans among your Sofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sofsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sofsky in 1962 was 82, and 91 in 2003.

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