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Sobeske Family History

Sobeske 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: Beske, Sobek, Noeske, Sobieski, Sobecki, Roeske, Sobeck, Berke, Bobek

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Where is the Sobeske family from?

You can see how Sobeske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobeske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobeske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sobeske families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobeske's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sobeske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobeske 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 Sobeske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sobeske. 50% of Sobeske men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sobeske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Sobeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobeske 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sobeske. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sobeske. For the veterans among your Sobeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobeske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Sobeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sobeske in 1963 was 58, and 77 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobeske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobeske 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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