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Sobas Family History

Sobas 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: Sobus, Jonas, Sas, Solis, Solar, Salas, Kotas, Sabat, Sobel, Dobos

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Where is the Sobas family from?

You can see how Sobas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sobas families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sobas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sobas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobas 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 105 census records available for the last name Sobas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobas 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Sobas. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sobas. For the veterans among your Sobas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sobas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sobas in 1966 was 57, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobas 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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