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Sosner Family History

Sosner 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: Rosner, Posner, Hosner, Sonner, Cosner, Mosner, Oster, Sommer, Horner

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Where is the Sosner family from?

You can see how Sosner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sosner families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sosner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sosner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sosner 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 Sosner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sosner. 100% of Sosner men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Sosner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Sosner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosner 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Sosner. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sosner. For the veterans among your Sosner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sosner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sosner in 1963 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sosner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosner 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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