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Sobotka Name Meaning

Polish Czech Slovak and Sorbian: diminutive of Sobota .

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


Similar surnames: Sobota, Sobotta, Sabatka, Sobek, Kubota, Slomka, Sobon, Sabetta

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Where is the Sobotka family from?

You can see how Sobotka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobotka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobotka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sobotka families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sobotka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sobotka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobotka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sobotka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobotka. 31% of Sobotka men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sobotka women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sobotka were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    23%
  • Salesgirl
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sobotka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobotka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sobotka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sobotka. For the veterans among your Sobotka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobotka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sobotka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sobotka in 1957 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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