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Sobieraj Family History

Sobieraj Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from sobie ‘take for oneself’ + raj ‘paradise’.

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


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Where is the Sobieraj family from?

You can see how Sobieraj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobieraj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Sobieraj families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sobieraj's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sobieraj families in 1920.
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What did your Sobieraj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobieraj. 54% of Sobieraj men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Sobieraj women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sobieraj were Machinist and Weaver.

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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
    54%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%

What Sobieraj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Sobieraj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobieraj 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Sobieraj. 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 291 military records available for the last name Sobieraj. For the veterans among your Sobieraj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobieraj lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sobieraj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sobieraj in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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