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Sossi Family History

Sossi 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: Ossi, Rossi, Soss, Bossi, Sassi, Ross, Moss, Fosse, Oss, Cosse

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Where is the Sossi family from?

You can see how Sossi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sossi family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sossi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sossi family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sossi's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sossi families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sossi 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 Sossi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sossi. 34% of Sossi men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Chef
    34%

What Sossi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Sossi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sossi 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Sossi. 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 93 military records available for the last name Sossi. For the veterans among your Sossi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sossi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sossi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sossi in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sossi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sossi 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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