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Sobray Family History

Sobray 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: Obray, Dobry, Sorby, Dubray, Okray, Mowbray, Bray, Hobday, Spray

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Where is the Sobray family from?

You can see how Sobray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobray family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sobray family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobray's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sobray families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobray 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 58 census records available for the last name Sobray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobray 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sobray. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sobray. For the veterans among your Sobray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobray lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sobray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sobray in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobray 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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