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Sobal Family History

Sobal 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: Sobel, Sobol, Sibal, Bobal, Kobal, Sokal, Sol, Nobel, Solar, Seal

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Where is the Sobal family from?

You can see how Sobal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sobal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sobal families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sobal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sobal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobal 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 Sobal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sobal. 100% of Sobal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Sobal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobal 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Sobal. 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 65 military records available for the last name Sobal. For the veterans among your Sobal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sobal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sobal in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobal 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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