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Sobye Family History

Sobye 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: Sobie, Soble, Noble, Jobe, Kobe, Boye, Toye, Bye, Tobe, Bobe

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Where is the Sobye family from?

You can see how Sobye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Sobye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Sobye families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobye's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Sobye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobye 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 Sobye ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sobye. 100% of Sobye men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

What Sobye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Sobye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobye 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Sobye. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sobye. For the veterans among your Sobye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobye lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Sobye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sobye in 1973 was 65, and 55 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobye 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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