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Sobers Family History

Sobers Surname Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Sober with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sobers family from?

You can see how Sobers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sobers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Sobers families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sobers's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sobers families in 1891.
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What did your Sobers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sobers. 100% of Sobers 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Sobers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobers 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Sobers. 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 471 military records available for the last name Sobers. For the veterans among your Sobers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sobers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sobers in 1961 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobers 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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