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Sosher Family History

Sosher 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: Bosher, Dosher, Osher, Sopher, Mosher, Socher, Fisher, Oster, Usher

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Where is the Sosher family from?

You can see how Sosher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sosher families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sosher's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sosher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sosher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Sosher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosher 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sosher. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sosher. For the veterans among your Sosher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosher lifespan?

Average Sosher life expectancy in 1971 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosher 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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