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Sosbee Family History

Sosbee 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: Sosebee, Sobel, Losee, Obee, Sober, Sobek, Sorber, Sobie, Combee

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Where is the Sosbee family from?

You can see how Sosbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosbee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sosbee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sosbee families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sosbee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sosbee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sosbee 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 Sosbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sosbee. 69% of Sosbee men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Textile
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

What Sosbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Sosbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosbee 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sosbee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 219 military records available for the last name Sosbee. For the veterans among your Sosbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosbee lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sosbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sosbee in 1950 was 41, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sosbee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosbee 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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