Individual Details

George Nicholas Soffos

(15 May 1896 - 21 Dec 1980)

Name from Nicholas J. Pappas, letter dated March 5, 1996. He is not sure of the spelling of the last name.

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Social Security Death Index
Name: George E. Sophos
Date of Birth: Friday July 26, 1907
Date of Death: Friday February 19, 1993
Est. Age at death: 85 years, 6 months, 24 days
Last known residence:
State: Unknown
Social Security details:
State of Issue: New York
Number: 103-07-5501

Events

Birth15 May 1896Sparta, Lakonia, Greece
Immigration1903New York City, New York, United States
Immigration1914New York City, New York, United States
Naturalization1919New York City, New York, United States
Military26 May 1919Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Census1920Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Marriage27 Jul 1922Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States - Catherine Demakos
Residence1924Maryland, United States
Census1930Queens, New York City, New York,, United States
Residence1930Ridgewood - Queens, New York City, New York,, United States
Residence1935Same Place
Census1940Queensborough, Queens, New York City, New York,, United States
Residence1940Assembly District 6, Queens, New York City, Queens, New York, United States
Military Draft Registration1942Queens, New York City, New York,, United States
Census1950Queens, New York City, New York,, United States
Death21 Dec 1980Queens, New York City, New York,, United States
FamilySearch IDL8WP-VTV

Families

SpouseCatherine Demakos (1897 - 1986)
ChildNicholas George Soffos (1923 - 2004)
ChildLiving
ChildParaskevi or Barbara Soffos (1926 - 1988)
ChildDiamond Soffos (1933 - )
ChildTheresa A. Soffos (1934 - 1994)
FatherNicholas Soffos (1869 - 1932)
MotherStamata or Stella V. Gavakos (1875 - 1943)
SiblingLiving
SiblingVanella N. Soffos (1893 - )
SiblingCalliope N. Soffos (1894 - 1983)
SiblingPenelope N. Soffos (1900 - 1977)
SiblingWilliam Nicholas Soffos (1901 - 1952)

Notes

Birth

Birth source World War I & II Draft Registrations

Immigration

According to 1930 census, he immigrated in 1903
1920 census - he immigrated in 1904; was naturalized in 1914

Naturalization

1920 US Census states naturalization was in 1919; immigration was in 1904

Military

Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940
Name George Soffos
Birth Date 15 May 1896
Residence Place Baltimore, Md
Event Type Military Service
Event Date 26 May 1919
Event Place St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Affiliate Publication Number 76193916
Affiliate Publication Title Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917 - 1940
"United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7VV-36W2 : Fri Mar 08 15:21:07 UTC 2024), Entry for George Soffos, 26 May 1919.

Census

1920 US Census
Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland
Enumerated January 12 1920
Enumeration District 208
Lines 18-24
2501 Reisterstown Road
Soffos, Nicholas, head, rents, male, white, age 55, married, immigrated in 1887, alien, can read and write, born in Greece, tongue: Greek, parents born in Greece, can speak English, occupation: proprietor, confectionary
Soffos, Samatro, wife, female, white, age 45, married, immigrated in 1916, allien, alien, can read and write, born in Greece, tongue: Greek, parents born in Greece, can speak English, occupation: none
Soffos, George, son, male, white, age 23, single, immigrated 1914, naturalized in 1919, can read and write, born in Greece, tongue: Greek, parents born in Greece, can speak English, occupation: labor contractor
Soffos, August, son-in-law, male, white, age 26, married, immigrated 1914, alien, can read and write, born in Greece, tongue: Greek, parents born in Greece, can speak English, occupation: labor
Soffos, Vanella, daughter, female, white, age 27, married, immigrated 1914, alien, can read and write, born in Greece, tongue: Greek, parents born in Greece, can speak English, occupation: none
Soffos, Samatro, Jr. - granddaughter, female, white, age 5-2/12, single, born in New York, parents born in Greece
Soffos, William, grandson, male, white, age 2-6/12, single, born in New York, parents born in Greece

Source Citation
Year: 1920; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 13, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: T625_659; Page: 11A;Enumeration District: 208; Image: 94
Description
Enumeration District : 0208; Description:Baltimore City, Ward 13, Tract M 2 (part) bounded by Clifton, Woodbrook Ave, Retreat, Frances, Whitelock, North Ave, Reistertown Road
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City).
accessed Sept. 11, 2015

Marriage

New York, New York, Marriage Indexes 1866-1937
Catherine Demakis
Gender Female
Marriage Date 27 Jul 1922
Marriage Place Manhattan
Spouse George Saffos
Certificate Number 21678
Household Members Name Age
George Saffos
Catherine Demakis
Certificate number 21678
Source Information
Title New York, New York, Marriage Indexes 1866-1937
Author Ancestry.com
PublisherAncestry.com Operations, Inc.Publisher
Date 2014
Publisher Location Provo, UT, USAEDIT REPOSITORYRepository Information Name Ancestry.com Web Addresshttp://www.Ancestry.com

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Katrina Catherine D. Demakis mentioned in the record of George Saffos and Katrina Catherine D. Demakis
Name George Saffos
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 27 Jul 1922
Event Place Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
Event Place (Original)Manhattan, New York
Gender Male
Age 26
Marital Status Single
Race White
Birth Year (Estimated)1896
Birthplace Sparta, Greece
Father's Name Nickolas
Mother's Name Stella
Spouse's Name Katrina Catherine D. Demakis
Spouse's Gender Female
Spouse's Age 24
Spouse's Marital Status Single
Spouse's Race White
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated)1898
Spouse's Birthplace Sparta, Greece
Spouse's Father's Name Demos
Spouse's Mother's Name Diamonto Pappajanakis
New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940 Reference IDcn 21678
GS Film Number 1653533
Citing this Record
"New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:24WB-SRH : 20 March 2015), George Saffos and Katrina Catherine D. Demakis, 27 Jul 1922; citing Marriage, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,653,533.

Residence

Per 1930 Census, son Nicholas was born in Maryland about 1924

Census

1930 US Census
Ridgewood, Queens, New York
Enumeration District 41-612
Line #45-50
6669 Fresh Pond Road
Soffos, George, Head, Rents, male, white, age 34, married, marriage age: 27, not in school, can read and write, born in Greece, parents born in Greece, language: Greek, immigration year: 1903; naturalized; speaks english; occupation: peanut vendor, pushcart, Veteran in World War.
Soffos, Catherine, wife, female, white, age 33, married, marriage age: 26, n not in school, can read and write, born in Greece, parents born in Greece, language: Greek, immigration year: 1920; naturalized; speaks english; occupation: none.
Soffos, Nicholas, son, male, white, age 6, single, in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, parents born in Greece.
Soffos, Athena, daughter, female, white, age 4-7/12; single, not in school, born in New York, parents born in Greece
Soffos, Frieda, daughter, female, white, age 2-1/2, single, not in school, born in New York, parents born in Greece
Dumakas, Peter J or S, brother-in-law, male, white, age 27, single, not in school, can read and write, born in Greece, parents born in Greece, language: Greek, immigration year: 1912; first papers filed; speaks english; occupation: storekeeper in restaurant, not a veteran.

"United States, Census, 1930", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X45L-C9Q : Sat Jul 06 14:53:03 UTC 2024), Entry for George Soffos and Catherine Soffos, 1930.



Residence

Lived in Ridgewood, Queens, in 1930 US Census

Census

1940 US Census
Queensborough, Queens, New York
Enumeration District 41-1816A
Enumerated April 3, 1940
Lines 8-14
Fresh Pond Road
Soffos, George, head, male, white, age 43, married, not in school, finished 7th grade, born in Greece; naturalized; lived same place in 1935; not working - seeking work; occupation: clerk in candy store; income in 1940: 630
Soffos, Katherine (informant); wife, female, white, age 42, married; not in school, finished 6th grade, born in Greece; naturalized; lived same place in 1935; not working - seeking work; occupation
Soffos, Nicholas, son, male, white, age 17, single, in school, finished 3rd yr high school, born in Baltimore, Maryland, lived same place in 1935; not working - not seeking work; no occupation
Soffos, Athena, daughter, female, white, age 15, single, in school, finished 8th grade, born in New York, lived same place in 1935; not working - not seeking work; no occupation
Soffos, Barbara, daughter, female, white, age 13, single, in school, finished 5th grade, born in New York, lived same place in 1935
Soffos, Diamond, daughter, female, white, age 7, single, in school, finished 2nd grade, born in New York, lived same place in 1935
Soffos, Tessie, daughter, female, white, age 5, single, in school, finished 1st grade, born in New York, lived same place in 1935

Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: T627_2754; Page:2A; Enumeration District: 41-1816A
Description
Enumeration District : 41-1816A; Description: NEW YORK CITY, QUEENS BOROUGH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 6 (TRACT 613.1 - PART)
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.

Residence

1940 US Census gives residence as Queens, NY

Military Draft Registration

World War II Draft Registration Card
Serial number U1688
1. Name: George Soffos
2. Place of Residence: 6686-Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, Queens, New York [crossed out was 66-11 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, Queens, NY]
3. Mailing address: same
4. Telephone - blank
5. Age in years: 46
6. Place of Birth: Sparta, Greece
7. Name and Address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Katherine Soffos, 6611 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, NY
8. Employer's name and address: Home Relief
9. Place of Employment: Home Relief
Race: white
Height: 5'8-1/2"
Weight: 170
Eyes: brown; hair: black
Complexion: sallow

"United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3NX-ZJ6 : Sat Feb 24 01:36:55 UTC 2024), Entry for George Soffos, 1942.

Census

1950 US Census
Queens, New York
ED 41-205; Sheet 31
4514 Skellman Avenue
Lines 25-30 and line 1 on the next page
Soffos, George, head, white, male, age 53, married, born in Greece, naturalized citizen; owner of candy store
Soffos, Catherine, white, female, age 52, married, born in Greece; naturalized citizen, housework
Soffos, Nicholas, son, white, male, age 26, never married, born in Baltimore, MD; taxi driver
Soffos, Athena, white, female, age 24, never married, born in New York; helper in candy store
Soffos, Barbara, white, female, age 22, never married, born in New York; helper in candy store
Soffos, Diamond, white, female, age 18, never married, born in New York; helper in candy store
Soffos, Theresa, white, female, age 16, never married, born in New York
"United States, Census, 1950", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XTB-M187 : Tue Oct 03 09:15:32 UTC 2023)

Death

George Soffos: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name:George Soffos
State of Issue:New York
Date of Birth:Saturday May 15, 1897
Date of Death:December 1980
Est. Age at Death:83 years, 7 months
Last known residence:
City: Whitestone; Beechhurst; Flushing; Malba
County: Queens
State: New York
ZIP Code: 11357
Latitude: 40.7862
Longitude: -73.8110

Source: GenealogyBank.com; accessed Sept 11, 2015


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George Soffos: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name George Soffos
State New York
Residence Place New York
Last Place of Residence Queens, New York
Previous Residence Postal Code 11357
Age 83
Birth Date 15 May 1897
Death Date Dec 1980
"United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JPHS-R3L : 7 January 2021), George Soffos, Dec 1980; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

Endnotes

1. "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M63K-PNG : accessed 30 March 2016), George Soffos in household of Nicholas Soffos, Baltimore Ward 13, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, United States; citing sheet 11A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,659. .

2. "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/24WB-SR7 : 20 March 2015), George Saffos and Katrina Catherine D. Demakis, 27 Jul 1922; citing Marriage, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,653,533..

3. "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KQPZ-SPM : accessed 4 October 2017), George Soffos, Assembly District 6, Queens, New York City, Queens, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 41-1816A, sheet 2A, line 8, family 22, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2754. .

4. "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M63K-PNG : accessed 30 March 2016), George Soffos in household of Nicholas Soffos, Baltimore Ward 13, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, United States; citing sheet 11A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,659. .

5. "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M63K-PNG : accessed 30 March 2016), George Soffos in household of Nicholas Soffos, Baltimore Ward 13, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, United States; citing sheet 11A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,659. .

6. "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:W7VV-36W2 : Fri Mar 08 15:21:07 UTC 2024), Entry for George Soffos, 26 May 1919..

7. "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M63K-PNG : accessed 30 March 2016), George Soffos in household of Nicholas Soffos, Baltimore Ward 13, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, United States; citing sheet 11A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,659. .

8. "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/24WB-SR7 : 20 March 2015), George Saffos and Katrina Catherine D. Demakis, 27 Jul 1922; citing Marriage, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, New York City Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,653,533..

9. "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X45L-C9Q : accessed 4 October 2017), George Soffos, Queens (Districts 0501-0750), Queens, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 612, sheet 9A, line 45, family 12, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1611; FHL microfilm 2,341,345. .

10. "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X45L-C9Q : accessed 4 October 2017), George Soffos, Queens (Districts 0501-0750), Queens, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 612, sheet 9A, line 45, family 12, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1611; FHL microfilm 2,341,345. .

11. "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KQPZ-SPM : accessed 4 October 2017), George Soffos, Assembly District 6, Queens, New York City, Queens, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 41-1816A, sheet 2A, line 8, family 22, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2754. .

12. "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KQPZ-SPM : accessed 4 October 2017), George Soffos, Assembly District 6, Queens, New York City, Queens, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 41-1816A, sheet 2A, line 8, family 22, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2754. .

13. "United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F3NX-ZJ6 : Sat Feb 24 01:36:55 UTC 2024), Entry for George Soffos, 1942..

14. "United States, Census, 1950", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XTB-M187 : Tue Oct 03 09:15:32 UTC 2023), Entry for Teresa Soffas and George Soffas, 25 April 1950..