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Sobon Family History

Sobon Surname Meaning

Polish (Soboń): from the personal name Soboń a pet form of Sobiesław (see Sobek).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Sobon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sobon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sobon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sobon families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sobon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sobon families in 1911.
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What did your Sobon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sobon. 100% of Sobon men worked as an Operator and 100% of Sobon women worked as a Commis.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sobon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobon 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Sobon. 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 250 military records available for the last name Sobon. For the veterans among your Sobon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sobon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sobon in 1954 was 46, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobon 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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