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Sossin Family History

Sossin 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: Rossin, Sosin, Soskin, Sassin, Cossin, Cousin, Joslin, Voisin, Bassin

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Where is the Sossin family from?

You can see how Sossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sossin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sossin families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sossin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sossin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sossin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sossin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Sossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sossin 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Sossin. 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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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Sossin. For the veterans among your Sossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sossin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Sossin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sossin in 1969 was 75, and 77 in 2001.

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