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Sobosky Family History

Sobosky 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: Potosky, Morosky, Sobotka, Polosky, Sokolsky, Sadosky, Dobrosky

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Where is the Sobosky family from?

You can see how Sobosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sobosky family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sobosky's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Sobosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobosky 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 Sobosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loadcoal was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sobosky. 100% of Sobosky men worked as a Loadcoal.

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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

  • Loadcoal
    100%

What Sobosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Sobosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobosky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sobosky. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sobosky. For the veterans among your Sobosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobosky lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Sobosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sobosky in 1980 was 92, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobosky 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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