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Sosnowicz Family History

Sosnowicz 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: Janowicz, Sosnowski, Borowicz, Moskowitz, Wojtowicz, Zdanowicz

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Where is the Sosnowicz family from?

You can see how Sosnowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosnowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sosnowicz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sosnowicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sosnowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sosnowicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sosnowicz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Sosnowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Sosnowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosnowicz 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Sosnowicz. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sosnowicz. For the veterans among your Sosnowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosnowicz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sosnowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sosnowicz in 1968 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosnowicz 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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