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Sobkowiak Family History

Sobkowiak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Sobek.

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


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Where is the Sobkowiak family from?

You can see how Sobkowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobkowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Sobkowiak families living in Michigan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Sobkowiak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sobkowiak families in 1920.
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What did your Sobkowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobkowiak. 35% of Sobkowiak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sobkowiak women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sobkowiak were New Worker and Seamstress.

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Sobkowiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sobkowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobkowiak 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Sobkowiak. 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 666 military records available for the last name Sobkowiak. For the veterans among your Sobkowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobkowiak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sobkowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sobkowiak in 1953 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobkowiak 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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