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Soobie Family History

Soobie 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: Stobie, Sobie, Scobie, Sorlie, Sollie, Dobie, Obie, Shobe, Tobie

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Where is the Soobie family from?

You can see how Soobie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soobie family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Soobie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soobie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Soobie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Soobie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soobie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Soobie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Soobie. For the veterans among your Soobie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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