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Sobral Family History

Sobral 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: Sobel, Koral, Corral, Sobol, Sorel, Goral, Sibal, Cabral, Bobal

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Where is the Sobral family from?

You can see how Sobral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobral family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sobral family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sobral's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Sobral families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobral 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 Sobral ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cutterd Canner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobral. 50% of Sobral men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sobral women worked as a Cutterd Canner.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutterd Canner
    100%

What Sobral family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Sobral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobral 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Sobral. 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 72 military records available for the last name Sobral. For the veterans among your Sobral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobral lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sobral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sobral in 1967 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sobral

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobral 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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