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Sobing Family History

Sobing Surname 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: Sobin, Song, Spring, Sabin, Bing, Tobin, Going, Hoving, Goring

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Where is the Sobing family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Sobing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobing 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Sobing. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sobing. For the veterans among your Sobing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobing lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Sobing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sobing in 1970 was 64, and 72 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobing 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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