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Sobley Family History

Sobley 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: Sibley, Soley, Lobley, Soble, Robley, Solley, Mobley, Sobey, Noble

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Where is the Sobley family from?

You can see how Sobley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sobley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sobley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sobley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sobley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobley 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 239 census records available for the last name Sobley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobley 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sobley. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sobley. For the veterans among your Sobley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Sobley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sobley in 1970 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobley 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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