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Sobine Family History

Sobine 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: Soine, Sobie, Sabine, Sobin, Sovine, Sabin, Romine, Tobin, Sone

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Where is the Sobine family from?

You can see how Sobine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobine family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sobine families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobine's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sobine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobine 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 48 census records available for the last name Sobine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobine 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 Sobine. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sobine. For the veterans among your Sobine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobine lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Sobine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sobine in 1971 was 65, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobine 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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