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Sobrero Family History

Sobrero 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: Sober, Forero, Borrero, Somero, Soltero, Sobers, Soberg, Sommer, Ober

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Where is the Sobrero family from?

You can see how Sobrero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobrero family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sobrero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Sobrero families living in California. This was about 73% of all the recorded Sobrero's in USA. California had the highest population of Sobrero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobrero 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 Sobrero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sobrero. 43% of Sobrero men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Attendant
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Sobrero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Sobrero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobrero 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Sobrero. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sobrero. For the veterans among your Sobrero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobrero lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sobrero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sobrero in 1965 was 66, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobrero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobrero 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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