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Sopala Family History

Sopala 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: Sala, Scala, Pala, Sola, Ojala, Spalla, Gopal, Sabala, Solana, Rogala

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Where is the Sopala family from?

You can see how Sopala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sopala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sopala family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sopala's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Sopala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sopala 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 Sopala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Sopala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Sopala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sopala 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Sopala. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sopala. For the veterans among your Sopala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sopala lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sopala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sopala in 1966 was 74, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sopala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sopala 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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