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Sobkowicz Family History

Sobkowicz 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: Sobkowiak, Sakowicz, Lewkowicz, Borowicz, Moskowitz, Wojtowicz

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Where is the Sobkowicz family from?

You can see how Sobkowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobkowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sobkowicz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobkowicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sobkowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobkowicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sobkowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sobkowicz. 100% of Sobkowicz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Sobkowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Sobkowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobkowicz 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Sobkowicz. 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 59 military records available for the last name Sobkowicz. For the veterans among your Sobkowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobkowicz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sobkowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sobkowicz in 1968 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobkowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobkowicz 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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