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Sobbry Family History

Sobbry 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: Dobry, Sorby, Hobby, Sober, Bobby, Sobers, Sosby, Soberg, Sobey

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Where is the Sobbry family from?

You can see how Sobbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobbry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sobbry family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobbry's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sobbry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobbry 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 20 census records available for the last name Sobbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobbry 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sobbry. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sobbry. For the veterans among your Sobbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobbry lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Sobbry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sobbry in 1985 was 87, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobbry 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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