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Sobeski Family History

Sobeski 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: Sobieski, Sobecki, Poleski, Sobek, Solecki, Sobanski, Oleski, Moleski

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Where is the Sobeski family from?

You can see how Sobeski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobeski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobeski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sobeski families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobeski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sobeski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobeski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sobeski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobeski. 50% of Sobeski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sobeski women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sobeski were Farmer and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Sobeski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Sobeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobeski 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sobeski. 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 192 military records available for the last name Sobeski. For the veterans among your Sobeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobeski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sobeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sobeski in 1963 was 82, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobeski 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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