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Sobel Family History

Sobel Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Slavic sobol ‘sable’ Yiddish soybl a type of marten with handsome black fur; either an occupational name for a fur trader or an artificial name.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Sobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Sobel families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sobel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sobel families in 1891.
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What did your Sobel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sobel. 78% of Sobel 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
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    23%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Sobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobel 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Sobel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sobel. For the veterans among your Sobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sobel in 1949 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobel 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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