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Sobian Family History

Sobian 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: Cobian, Sobin, Kocian, Sabin, Fabian, Tobin, Subia, Soriano, Tobias

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Where is the Sobian family from?

You can see how Sobian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sobian families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sobian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sobian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobian 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 54 census records available for the last name Sobian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobian 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sobian. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sobian. For the veterans among your Sobian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobian lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1993, in the United States, Sobian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sobian in 1956 was 35, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobian 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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