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Sosdorf Family History

Sosdorf 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: Kasdorf, Nondorf, Seedorf, Holdorf, Alsdorf, Soder, Soldo, Mondor

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Where is the Sosdorf family from?

You can see how Sosdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sosdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sosdorf family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Sosdorf's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sosdorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Sosdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosdorf 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sosdorf. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sosdorf. For the veterans among your Sosdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosdorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Sosdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sosdorf in 1967 was 68, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosdorf 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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