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Sobo Family History

Sobo 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: Sorbo, Sebo, Soto, Cobo, Bobo, Sobol, Lobo, Solo, Sobon, Sabo

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Where is the Sobo family from?

You can see how Sobo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sobo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Sobo family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobo's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sobo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobo 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 Sobo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobo. 34% of Sobo men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Sobo women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sobo were Truck Driver and Twister.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Coal Loader
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Twister
    19%

What Sobo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sobo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobo 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Sobo. 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 226 military records available for the last name Sobo. For the veterans among your Sobo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sobo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sobo in 1959 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobo 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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