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Sobich Family History

Sobich 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: Bobich, Sovich, Sobiech, Sorich, Polich, Rodich, Rozich, Dobish

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Where is the Sobich family from?

You can see how Sobich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sobich families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sobich's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sobich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sobich ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sobich ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Sobich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobich 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sobich. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sobich. For the veterans among your Sobich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobich lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Sobich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sobich in 1974 was 87, and 64 in 1998.

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