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Sosta Family History

Sosta 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: Costa, Sosna, Sosa, Kosta, Cotta, Rosa, Post, Most, Rota, Posa

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Where is the Sosta family from?

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

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

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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
    100%

What Sosta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Sosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosta 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Sosta. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sosta. For the veterans among your Sosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosta lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Sosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sosta in 1953 was 51, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sosta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosta 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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