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Sobalsky Family History

Sobalsky 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: Kovalsky, Skalsky, Sokalski, Sobanski, Sokolsky, Kowalsky, Rogalsky

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Where is the Sobalsky family from?

You can see how Sobalsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobalsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sobalsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobalsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sobalsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobalsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sobalsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Sobalsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobalsky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sobalsky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sobalsky. For the veterans among your Sobalsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobalsky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Sobalsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sobalsky in 1975 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobalsky 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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