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Sobeck Family History

Sobeck Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Czech and Slovak Sobek.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sobeck family from?

You can see how Sobeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Sobeck families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobeck's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sobeck families in 1911.
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What did your Sobeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobeck. 30% of Sobeck men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Sobeck women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sobeck were Farming and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Metal Finisher
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Sobeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sobeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobeck 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Sobeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 755 military records available for the last name Sobeck. For the veterans among your Sobeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobeck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sobeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sobeck in 1956 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

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