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Sobotka Family History

Sobotka Surname Meaning

Polish Czech Slovak and Sorbian: diminutive of Sobota.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sobotka family from?

You can see how Sobotka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobotka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobotka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sobotka family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobotka's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sobotka families in 1891.
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What did your Sobotka ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, No Occupation was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sobotka. 100% of Sobotka women worked as a No Occupation.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • No Occupation
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sobotka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobotka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sobotka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sobotka. For the veterans among your Sobotka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobotka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sobotka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sobotka in 1957 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobotka 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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