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Sostman Family History

Sostman 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: Ostman, Kostman, Notman, Osman, Kosman, Roseman, Rosman, Mossman

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Where is the Sostman family from?

You can see how Sostman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sostman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sostman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sostman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sostman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sostman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sostman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sostman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sostman. 100% of Sostman men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Sostman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Sostman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sostman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sostman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sostman. For the veterans among your Sostman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sostman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sostman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sostman in 1964 was 70, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sostman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sostman 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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