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Sosnow Family History

Sosnow 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: Koslow, Snow, Sosna, Rossow, Tornow, Solow, Sanow, Tesnow, Zornow

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Where is the Sosnow family from?

You can see how Sosnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosnow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sosnow families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sosnow's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sosnow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sosnow 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 Sosnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sosnow. 34% of Sosnow men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Sosnow women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sosnow were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Sosnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Sosnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosnow 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Sosnow. 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 53 military records available for the last name Sosnow. For the veterans among your Sosnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosnow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sosnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sosnow in 1962 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosnow 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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