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Sobonya Family History

Sobonya 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: Sobota, Sobon, Sobania, Sobotta, Sobotka, Corona, Sonoda, Korona

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Where is the Sobonya family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sobonya 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 Sobonya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sobonya. 100% of Sobonya men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Sobonya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sobonya 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sobonya. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sobonya. For the veterans among your Sobonya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sobonya lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sobonya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sobonya in 1962 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sobonya 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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