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Soosman Family History

Soosman 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: Goosman, Moosman, Osman, Goodman, Kosman, Sloman, Rosman, Mossman

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Where is the Soosman family from?

You can see how Soosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soosman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Soosman families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Soosman family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Soosman's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Soosman families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Soosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soosman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Soosman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Soosman. For the veterans among your Soosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soosman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Soosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Soosman in 1975 was 80, and 54 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soosman 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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