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Sobaski Family History

Sobaski Name 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: Sobanski, Solanki, Slaski, Tomaski, Moraski, Sokalski, Sobieski

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Where is the Sobaski family from?

You can see how Sobaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobaski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sobaski families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sobaski's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sobaski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobaski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sobaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Commercial Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sobaski. 100% of Sobaski men worked as a Commercial Fisherman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Commercial Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Sobaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobaski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sobaski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Sobaski. For the veterans among your Sobaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobaski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sobaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sobaski in 1967 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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