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Sossamon Family History

Sossamon Surname Meaning

Variant of Sassaman a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Sossamon family from?

You can see how Sossamon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sossamon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sossamon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Sossamon families living in Arkansas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sossamon's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Sossamon families in 1880.
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What did your Sossamon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sossamon. 42% of Sossamon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sossamon women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    42%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Lawyer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Sossamon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Sossamon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sossamon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sossamon. 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 350 military records available for the last name Sossamon. For the veterans among your Sossamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sossamon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sossamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sossamon in 1960 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sossamon 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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