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Re: Searching for Origin
Just a guess ...but possibly related to ...Sobol
Polish and Czech: from sobol ‘sable’, a type of marten with handsome black fur; possibly a nickname but more often an occupational name for a fur trader.
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Thank you!! I was told it was French Canadian years ago but it just doesn't look it to me. :)
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The name is French, originally from France. Early spellings are:
Sabolle, Saboul, Sabol, Saball. Ancestors came from France to Canada.
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