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Sossman Family History

Sossman 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: Mossman, Sussman, Ossman, Gossman, Bossman, Rossman, Kossman, Sassman

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Where is the Sossman family from?

You can see how Sossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sossman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sossman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sossman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sossman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sossman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sossman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sossman. 28% of Sossman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sossman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sossman were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Bkp
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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What Sossman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Sossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sossman 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Sossman. 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 67 military records available for the last name Sossman. For the veterans among your Sossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sossman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Sossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sossman in 1964 was 65, and 85 in 2000.

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