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Sobish Family History

Sobish 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: Dobish, Solis, Bobich, Dobis, Nobis, Borish, Fabish, Popish, Babish

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Where is the Sobish family from?

You can see how Sobish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sobish family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobish's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sobish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sobish ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Sobish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobish 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sobish. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sobish. For the veterans among your Sobish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Sobish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sobish in 1967 was 56, and 20 in 1999.

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