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Soboy Family History

Soboy 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: Sobol, Sooy, Sobon, Sobey, Sorbo, Sobel, Dobry, Dobos, Sokol, Sorby

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Where is the Soboy family from?

You can see how Soboy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soboy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soboy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Soboy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Soboy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soboy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Soboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soboy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Soboy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Soboy. For the veterans among your Soboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soboy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Soboy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Soboy in 1981 was 93, and 92 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soboy 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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