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Sobola Family History

Sobola 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: Sobota, Sobol, Tobola, Bobola, Sonoda, Sobel, Sloboda, Sokol, Sola

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Where is the Sobola family from?

You can see how Sobola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sobola families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Sobola's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sobola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sobola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sobola. 100% of Sobola men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Sobola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobola 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Sobola. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sobola. For the veterans among your Sobola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sobola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sobola in 1962 was 71, and 68 in 2002.

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