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Sostrand Family History

Sostrand 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: Ostrand, Sjostrand, Nostrand, Strand, Ekstrand, Seastrand, Nostrant

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sostrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Sostrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sostrand 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sostrand. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sostrand. For the veterans among your Sostrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sostrand lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Sostrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sostrand in 1983 was 64, and 89 in 2001.

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