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Soben Family History

Soben 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: Sobel, Soden, Sober, Sobek, Coben, Goben, Soren, Sobon, Sobin, Toben

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Where is the Soben family from?

You can see how Soben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Soben families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Soben's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Soben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soben 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 187 census records available for the last name Soben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soben 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Soben. 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 42 military records available for the last name Soben. For the veterans among your Soben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soben lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Soben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Soben in 1974 was 82, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soben 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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