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Sohrbeck Family History

Sohrbeck 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: Rohrbeck, Norbeck, Sperbeck, Storbeck, Forbeck, Torbeck, Schreck

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Where is the Sohrbeck family from?

You can see how Sohrbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sohrbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sohrbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sohrbeck families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sohrbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sohrbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sohrbeck 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 Sohrbeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Sohrbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Sohrbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sohrbeck 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sohrbeck. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sohrbeck. For the veterans among your Sohrbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sohrbeck lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Sohrbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sohrbeck in 1960 was 38, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sohrbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sohrbeck 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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