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Sobin Family History

Sobin Surname Meaning

Russian and Rusyn: patronymic from a short form of the old personal names such as Sobeslav (see Sobek).

Polish: from the personal name Sobin, a pet form of Sobiesław (see Sobek).

This surname is very rare in Poland where it is also of Rusyn (Lemko) origin (see 1 above).

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


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You can see how Sobin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sobin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Sobin families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sobin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sobin families in 1891.
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What did your Sobin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sobin. 100% of Sobin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sobin. 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 315 military records available for the last name Sobin. For the veterans among your Sobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sobin in 1954 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobin 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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