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Sobieska Family History

Sobieska 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: Sobieski, Sobieck, Siska, Solinski, Sosinski, Dobies, Sowinski, Sobek

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Where is the Sobieska family from?

You can see how Sobieska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobieska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sobieska family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobieska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sobieska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobieska 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 73 census records available for the last name Sobieska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobieska 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Sobieska. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sobieska. For the veterans among your Sobieska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobieska lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Sobieska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sobieska in 1978 was 83, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobieska 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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