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Sobolak Family History

Sobolak 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: Sobolik, Sobota, Sobol, Solak, Sobczak, Tobola, Oblak, Sokolik

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Where is the Sobolak family from?

You can see how Sobolak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobolak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sobolak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sobolak families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sobolak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sobolak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobolak 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 Sobolak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobolak. 100% of Sobolak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sobolak women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Sobolak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Sobolak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobolak 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Sobolak. 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 70 military records available for the last name Sobolak. For the veterans among your Sobolak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobolak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sobolak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sobolak in 1955 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobolak 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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