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Sosby Family History

Sosby Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Soulsby. Compare Sosbe.

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


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Where is the Sosby family from?

You can see how Sosby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sosby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sosby families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sosby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sosby families in 1911.
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What did your Sosby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sosby. 57% of Sosby men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sosby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sosby were Brick Mason and 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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Brick Mason
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sosby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosby 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sosby. 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 216 military records available for the last name Sosby. For the veterans among your Sosby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sosby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sosby in 1962 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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