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Sobak Family History

Sobak 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: Kobak, Solak, Sobek, Bobak, Sotak, Robak, Sok, Kozak, Bobek, Oak

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Where is the Sobak family from?

You can see how Sobak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sobak families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sobak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobak 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 Sobak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobak. 60% of Sobak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sobak women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Farmlaborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Sobak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Sobak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobak 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Sobak. 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 37 military records available for the last name Sobak. For the veterans among your Sobak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sobak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sobak in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobak 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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