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Sobus Family History

Sobus Surname Meaning

Polish (Sobuś): from a pet form of the personal name Sobiesław (see Sobek).

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


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Where is the Sobus family from?

You can see how Sobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sobus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sobus families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sobus families in 1891.
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What did your Sobus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobus. 70% of Sobus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sobus women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sobus were Fruit Picker and Machine Operator.

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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
    70%
  • Fruit Picker
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cooking
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Sobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobus 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Sobus. 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 175 military records available for the last name Sobus. For the veterans among your Sobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sobus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sobus in 1964 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobus 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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