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Sostmann Family History

Sostmann 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: Ostmann, Rossmann, Rosemann, Portmann, Ortmann, Ostman, Wortmann

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Where is the Sostmann family from?

You can see how Sostmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sostmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sostmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sostmann families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sostmann's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Sostmann families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Sostmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sostmann 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 Sostmann. 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 114 military records available for the last name Sostmann. For the veterans among your Sostmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sostmann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Sostmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sostmann in 1968 was 71, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sostmann 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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