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Sophian Family History

Sophian 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: Lothian, Sopha, Shan, Mohan, Kocian, Spain, Span, Cyprian, Rothman

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Where is the Sophian family from?

You can see how Sophian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sophian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sophian families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sophian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sophian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sophian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sophian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sophian. 100% of Sophian women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Sophian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sophian 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Sophian. 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 Sophian. For the veterans among your Sophian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sophian lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Sophian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sophian in 1956 was 37, and 86 in 2000.

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