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Sobol Family History

Sobol Name 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


Similar surnames: Sobel, Sokol, Zobel, Sabol, Dobos, Gobel, Sober, Lobel, Sobon, Gogol

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Where is the Sobol family from?

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.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sobol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sobol. 26% of Sobol men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Sobol women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sobol were Proprietor and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Tailor
    5%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sobol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobol 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sobol. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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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