This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sosbey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sosbey Family History

Sosbey 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: Sosby, Sobey, Mosley, Mosby, Sobel, Sisley, Sorby, Fossey, Bosley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sosbey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sosbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map
Sorry, we couldn't find geographic distribution information for Sosbey.

Search for another surname

Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Sosbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Sosbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosbey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sosbey

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Sosbey. 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.

View all Sosbey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Sosbey. For the veterans among your Sosbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sosbey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sosbey family history

Discover More

What is the average Sosbey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sosbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sosbey in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sosbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosbey 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sosbey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial