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Sobah Family History

Sobah Name 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: Sorah, Shah, Sarah, Solar, Sabat, Sobel, Sola, Kobak, Salah, Noah

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Where is the Sobah family from?

You can see how Sobah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobah family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Sobah family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobah's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sobah families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sobah ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sobah ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Sobah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobah 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sobah. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Sobah. For the veterans among your Sobah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobah lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Sobah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sobah in 1979 was 51, and 89 in 2002.

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