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Sobke Family History

Sobke 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: Sobie, Soble, Sok, Cocke, Noble, Jobe, Kobe, Tobe, Bobe, Sobel

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Where is the Sobke family from?

You can see how Sobke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sobke families living in Kansas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sobke's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Sobke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobke 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 238 census records available for the last name Sobke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobke 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Sobke. 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 73 military records available for the last name Sobke. For the veterans among your Sobke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sobke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sobke in 1973 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobke 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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