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Sobi Family History

Sobi 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: Obi, Soni, Soli, Sobie, Sobin, Song, Son, Shi, Sok, Mori

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Where is the Sobi family from?

You can see how Sobi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sobi family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sobi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobi 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 31 census records available for the last name Sobi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobi 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sobi. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sobi. For the veterans among your Sobi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobi lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Sobi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sobi in 1979 was 79, and 84 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobi 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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