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Sosbe Family History

Sosbe Surname Meaning

Altered form of Sosby a surname of presumed English origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sosbe family from?

You can see how Sosbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sosbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sosbe families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sosbe's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sosbe families in 1911.
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What did your Sosbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sosbe. 50% of Sosbe 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cabinet Maker
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Sosbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Sosbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosbe 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sosbe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 200 military records available for the last name Sosbe. For the veterans among your Sosbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosbe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sosbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sosbe in 1962 was 50, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sosbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosbe 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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