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Sobbing Family History

Sobbing 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: Sebring, Hobbins, Robling, Dobbin, Sobin, Dobbins, Cobbins, Ebbing

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Where is the Sobbing family from?

You can see how Sobbing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobbing family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sobbing families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Sobbing family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobbing's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sobbing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobbing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sobbing ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Sobbing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobbing 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sobbing. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sobbing. For the veterans among your Sobbing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobbing lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Sobbing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sobbing in 1967 was 62, and 62 in 1996.

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