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Soby Family History

Soby Surname Meaning

see Sobey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Soby family from?

You can see how Soby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Soby families living in Devon. This was about 51% of all the recorded Soby's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Soby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soby 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 Soby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Soby. 60% of Soby men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 78% of Soby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soby were Farmer and Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties (unpaid)
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Soby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soby 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Soby. 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 320 military records available for the last name Soby. For the veterans among your Soby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Soby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Soby in 1960 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soby 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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