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Sobien Family History

Sobien 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: Sobie, Sobin, Sabin, Bien, Sobel, Soden, Tobin, Stien, Sonnen, Holien

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Where is the Sobien family from?

You can see how Sobien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sobien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Sobien families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobien's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sobien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobien 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 62 census records available for the last name Sobien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobien 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sobien. 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 180 military records available for the last name Sobien. For the veterans among your Sobien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobien lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Sobien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sobien in 1956 was 50, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobien 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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