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Sossey Family History

Sossey 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: Fossey, Cossey, Rossey, Dossey, Mossey, Fosse, Hussey, Cosse, Mosley

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Where is the Sossey family from?

You can see how Sossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sossey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sossey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sossey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sossey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sossey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Sossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sossey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sossey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sossey. For the veterans among your Sossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sossey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sossey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sossey

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