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Soffra Family History

Soffra 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: Soffa, Boffa, Sofia, Sofka, Soffer, Somera, Saffran, Moffa, Hoffa

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What did your Soffra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Soffra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Soffra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soffra 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Soffra. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Soffra. For the veterans among your Soffra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soffra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Soffra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Soffra in 1968 was 67, and 79 in 1983.

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