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Sosey Family History

Sosey 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: Posey, Soley, Sovey, Cosey, Mosey, Sorey, Sosby, Losey, Josey, Sobey

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Where is the Sosey family from?

You can see how Sosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sosey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Sosey families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sosey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sosey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sosey 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 Sosey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sosey. 100% of Sosey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sosey women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Sosey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Sosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sosey. 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 103 military records available for the last name Sosey. For the veterans among your Sosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosey lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sosey in 1948 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sosey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosey 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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