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Sossen Family History

Sossen 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: Fossen, Bossen, Rossen, Somsen, Vossen, Gossen, Olsen, Fosse, Cosse

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Where is the Sossen family from?

You can see how Sossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sossen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sossen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sossen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sossen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sossen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sossen 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 Sossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sossen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Sossen. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sossen. For the veterans among your Sossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sossen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sossen in 1964 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sossen 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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