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Sobona Family History

Sobona 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: Sobota, Sobon, Corona, Sonoda, Korona, Sloboda, Sagona, Soroka

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Where is the Sobona family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sobona. 100% of Sobona men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Sobona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobona 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sobona. 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 Sobona. For the veterans among your Sobona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobona lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sobona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sobona in 1973 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobona 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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