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Sobieck Family History

Sobieck Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Sobiech.

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


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Where is the Sobieck family from?

You can see how Sobieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobieck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobieck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sobieck families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobieck's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sobieck families in 1880.
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What did your Sobieck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobieck. 59% of Sobieck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sobieck women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Woods Work
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sobieck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Sobieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobieck 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sobieck. 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 129 military records available for the last name Sobieck. For the veterans among your Sobieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobieck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sobieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sobieck in 1962 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobieck 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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