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Sobetz Family History

Sobetz 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: Sobel, Sobota, Spetz, Sabet, Sober, Sobek, Goetz, Habetz, Lobitz

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Where is the Sobetz family from?

You can see how Sobetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sobetz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobetz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sobetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobetz 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 64 census records available for the last name Sobetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobetz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sobetz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sobetz. For the veterans among your Sobetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobetz lifespan?

Average Sobetz life expectancy in 1974 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobetz 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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