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Soberman Family History

Soberman 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: Hoberman, Soderman, Sobelman, Oberman, Toberman, Berman, Sherman

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Where is the Soberman family from?

You can see how Soberman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soberman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soberman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Soberman families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Soberman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soberman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soberman 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 Soberman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soberman. 28% of Soberman men worked as an Operator and 60% of Soberman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soberman were Clerk and 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

  • Operator
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Soberman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Soberman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soberman 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Soberman. 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 81 military records available for the last name Soberman. For the veterans among your Soberman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soberman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Soberman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Soberman in 1965 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soberman 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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