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Sobery Family History

Sobery 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: Sober, Sobers, Soberg, Sobey, Ober, Kober, Robert, Soler, Boberg

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Where is the Sobery family from?

You can see how Sobery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobery family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sobery families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sobery's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sobery families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobery 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 Sobery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobery. 38% of Sobery men worked as a Baker and 100% of Sobery women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Baker
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Sobery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Sobery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobery 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sobery. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sobery. For the veterans among your Sobery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobery lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sobery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sobery in 1966 was 55, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobery 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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