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Sobesky Family History

Sobesky 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: Sobek, Sobieski, Selesky, Volesky, Olesky, Sobecki, Salesky, Molesky

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Where is the Sobesky family from?

You can see how Sobesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobesky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobesky families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sobesky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobesky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sobesky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobesky 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 Sobesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobesky. 50% of Sobesky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sobesky women worked as a Waitress.

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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%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Sobesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Sobesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobesky 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sobesky. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sobesky. For the veterans among your Sobesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobesky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Sobesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sobesky in 1966 was 72, and 77 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobesky 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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