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Sostheim Family History

Sostheim 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: Solheim, Opheim, Wertheim, Ostheimer, Sundheim, Grossheim, Borsheim

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Where is the Sostheim family from?

You can see how Sostheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sostheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sostheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sostheim family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sostheim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sostheim families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Sostheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sostheim 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Sostheim. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sostheim. For the veterans among your Sostheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sostheim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Sostheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sostheim in 1966 was 69, and 77 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sostheim 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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