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Sobie Family History

Sobie Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sobey. The surname Sobie is apparently no longer found in Britain.

Jewish (American): shortened (and possibly altered) form of some original Ashkenazic surname.

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


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Where is the Sobie family from?

You can see how Sobie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sobie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sobie families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Sobie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobie 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 Sobie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sobie. 25% of Sobie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Zipper Maker
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sobie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobie 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Sobie. 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 168 military records available for the last name Sobie. For the veterans among your Sobie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sobie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sobie in 1962 was 57, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobie 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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