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Sobieski Family History

Sobieski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Sobieszyn or Sobieska Wola in Lublin Voivodeship.

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


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Where is the Sobieski family from?

You can see how Sobieski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobieski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobieski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Sobieski families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sobieski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sobieski families in 1880.
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What did your Sobieski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobieski. 28% of Sobieski men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Sobieski women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sobieski were Machinist and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Telephone Operator
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Sobieski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sobieski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobieski 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Sobieski. 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 885 military records available for the last name Sobieski. For the veterans among your Sobieski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobieski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sobieski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sobieski in 1956 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobieski 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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