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Sobolski Family History

Sobolski 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: Sokolski, Tobolski, Soboleski, Podolski, Topolski, Sobolewski

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Where is the Sobolski family from?

You can see how Sobolski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobolski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sobolski families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sobolski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sobolski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobolski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sobolski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sobolski. 50% of Sobolski men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sobolski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Sobolski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobolski 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Sobolski. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sobolski. For the veterans among your Sobolski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobolski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Sobolski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sobolski in 1970 was 72, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobolski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobolski 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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