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Sobbe Family History

Sobbe 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: Nobbe, Kobbe, Dobbe, Sobie, Robbe, Wobbe, Stobbe, Soble, Noble, Kibbe

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Where is the Sobbe family from?

You can see how Sobbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sobbe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobbe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sobbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobbe 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 Sobbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sobbe. 100% of Sobbe women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sobbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobbe 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Sobbe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sobbe. For the veterans among your Sobbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobbe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sobbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sobbe in 1963 was 74, and 102 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobbe 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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