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Sossel Family History

Sossel 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: Rossel, Stossel, Sissel, Fosse, Postel, Cosse, Hassel, Kessel, Sobel

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Sossel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sossel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sossel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sossel. For the veterans among your Sossel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sossel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Sossel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sossel in 1971 was 83, and 91 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sossel 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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