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Sobbie Family History

Sobbie Surname 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: Sobie, Dobbie, Hobbie, Robbie, Sorlie, Nobbe, Stobie, Sollie, Dobie

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Where is the Sobbie family from?

You can see how Sobbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobbie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Sobbie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Sobbie family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobbie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Sobbie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Sobbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobbie 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sobbie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Sobbie. For the veterans among your Sobbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobbie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Sobbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sobbie in 1969 was 58, and 56 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobbie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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