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Sobala Family History

Sobala 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: Sabala, Sala, Scala, Bala, Sobel, Sola, Ojala, Sebald, Sobota, Zabala

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Where is the Sobala family from?

You can see how Sobala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sobala families living in New Jersey. This was about 16% of all the recorded Sobala's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sobala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sobala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobala. 60% of Sobala men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sobala women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    60%
  • Mill Hand
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Sobala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Sobala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobala 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Sobala. 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 96 military records available for the last name Sobala. For the veterans among your Sobala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sobala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sobala in 1964 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

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