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Sobalo Family History

Sobalo 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: Solano, Sobel, Sabato, Sebald, Sabala, Sabado, Sobol, Sotelo, Sibal

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Where is the Sobalo family from?

You can see how Sobalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobalo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sobalo family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sobalo's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sobalo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobalo 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 38 census records available for the last name Sobalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobalo 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sobalo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Sobalo. For the veterans among your Sobalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobalo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Sobalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sobalo in 1972 was 49, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobalo 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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