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Soss Family History

Soss Surname Meaning

Hungarian and Jewish (from Hungary) (Sóss): variant of Sós (see Sos 1 and ).

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


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Where is the Soss family from?

You can see how Soss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Soss families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Soss's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Soss families in 1891.
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What did your Soss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soss. 26% of Soss men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Soss women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soss were Merchant and Packer.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Merchant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Packer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Soss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soss 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Soss. 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 452 military records available for the last name Soss. For the veterans among your Soss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soss lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Soss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Soss in 1953 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soss 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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