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Sobiech Family History

Sobiech Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Sobiesław (see Sobek).

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


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Where is the Sobiech family from?

You can see how Sobiech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobiech family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobiech families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Sobiech families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sobiech's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sobiech families in 1911.
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What did your Sobiech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobiech. 66% of Sobiech men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sobiech women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    66%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Private
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sobiech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Sobiech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobiech 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Sobiech. 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 304 military records available for the last name Sobiech. For the veterans among your Sobiech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobiech lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sobiech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sobiech in 1960 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobiech 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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