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Sossong Family History

Sossong Surname Meaning

French (mainly Ardennes and Lorraine) and German: variant or in Germany an altered form of French (Normandy and Lorraine) Sosson from Old French soçon sosson ‘companion partner workmate’ (from Latin socius) hence a nickname for a laborer perhaps one who usually worked alongside a horse or ox.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sossong family from?

You can see how Sossong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sossong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sossong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Sossong families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 74% of all the recorded Sossong's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sossong families in 1880.
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What did your Sossong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sossong. 67% of Sossong men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sossong women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sossong were Machinist and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Sossong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Sossong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sossong 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sossong. 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 116 military records available for the last name Sossong. For the veterans among your Sossong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sossong lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sossong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sossong in 1960 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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