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Sobier Family History

Sobier 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: Obier, Sober, Bobier, Sobie, Sonier, Sommer, Ober, Kober, Spier

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Where is the Sobier family from?

You can see how Sobier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sobier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Sobier families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobier's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sobier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobier 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 56 census records available for the last name Sobier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobier 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sobier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sobier. For the veterans among your Sobier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobier lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Sobier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sobier in 1987 was 73, and 69 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobier 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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