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Sosmann Family History

Sosmann 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: Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Rossmann, Rosemann, Soman, Ohmann, Seemann

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Where is the Sosmann family from?

You can see how Sosmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sosmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sosmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sosmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sosmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Sosmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosmann 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sosmann. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sosmann. For the veterans among your Sosmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Sosmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sosmann in 1967 was 79, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosmann 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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