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Sobol Family History

Sobol Surname Meaning

Polish: from sobol ‘sable’ a type of marten with handsome black fur; possibly a nickname but more probably an occupational name for a fur trader.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Sobel.

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


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You can see how Sobol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sobol families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sobol's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Sobol families in 1911.
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What did your Sobol ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sobol. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sobol. For the veterans among your Sobol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobol lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sobol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sobol in 1957 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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