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Sopshire Family History

Sopshire 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: Lopshire, Shropshire, Spire, Hampshire, Cheshire, Oshiro, Abshire

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Where is the Sopshire family from?

You can see how Sopshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopshire family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sopshire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Sopshire families living in North Carolina. This was about 68% of all the recorded Sopshire's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sopshire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sopshire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sopshire ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Sopshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopshire 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sopshire. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sopshire. For the veterans among your Sopshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopshire lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Sopshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sopshire in 1970 was 86, and 59 in 1998.

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