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Sobble Family History

Sobble 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: Gobble, Cobble, Soble, Noble, Sobel, Kibble, Sole, Sable, Doble

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Where is the Sobble family from?

You can see how Sobble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobble family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sobble family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sobble's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sobble families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Sobble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobble 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sobble. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sobble. For the veterans among your Sobble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobble lifespan?

Average Sobble life expectancy in 1956 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 49.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobble 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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