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Sosankin Family History

Sosankin Name 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: Solanki, Sonkin, Soskin, Hankin, Sorokin, Bosanko, Sasaki, Osaki

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Sosankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosankin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sosankin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 7 military records available for the last name Sosankin. For the veterans among your Sosankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosankin lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Sosankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sosankin in 1984 was 55, and 92 in 1995.

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