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Sosenheimer Family History

Sosenheimer 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: Bodenheimer, Misenheimer, Ostheimer, Gegenheimer, Rosenheim

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Where is the Sosenheimer family from?

You can see how Sosenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosenheimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sosenheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sosenheimer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sosenheimer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sosenheimer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Sosenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosenheimer 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 Sosenheimer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sosenheimer. For the veterans among your Sosenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosenheimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sosenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sosenheimer in 1963 was 79, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosenheimer 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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