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Sobelman Family History

Sobelman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Sobel with the addition of Yiddish man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Sobelman family from?

You can see how Sobelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobelman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sobelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Sobelman families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sobelman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sobelman families in 1920.
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What did your Sobelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobelman. 18% of Sobelman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sobelman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sobelman were Clerk and Factory Helper.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Factory Helper
    50%

What Sobelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Sobelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobelman 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Sobelman. 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 241 military records available for the last name Sobelman. For the veterans among your Sobelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobelman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sobelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sobelman in 1959 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobelman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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