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Sobkowski Family History

Sobkowski 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: Dobkowski, Borkowski, Sokolski, Senkowski, Dobrowski, Sosnowski

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Where is the Sobkowski family from?

You can see how Sobkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Sobkowski families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sobkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sobkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobkowski 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 Sobkowski ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Sobkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Sobkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobkowski 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sobkowski. 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 91 military records available for the last name Sobkowski. For the veterans among your Sobkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobkowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sobkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sobkowski in 1965 was 82, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobkowski 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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