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Sosebee Family History

Sosebee Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Sorsby itself a variant of Sowerby. The surname Sosebee is found mainly in GA.

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


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Where is the Sosebee family from?

You can see how Sosebee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosebee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sosebee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Sosebee families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sosebee's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Sosebee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sosebee 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 Sosebee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sosebee. 36% of Sosebee men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Sosebee women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sosebee were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sosebee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosebee 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Sosebee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sosebee. For the veterans among your Sosebee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosebee lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sosebee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sosebee in 1944 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosebee 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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