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Sosniak Family History

Sosniak 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: Pozniak, Wozniak, Lesniak, Sosna, Gorniak, Kosnik, Sonia, Joswiak

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sosniak 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 86 census records available for the last name Sosniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosniak 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Sosniak. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sosniak. For the veterans among your Sosniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosniak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sosniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sosniak in 1960 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

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