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Sosnoski Family History

Sosnoski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Sosnowski.

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


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Where is the Sosnoski family from?

You can see how Sosnoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sosnoski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sosnoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sosnoski family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sosnoski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sosnoski families in 1911.
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What did your Sosnoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sosnoski. 43% of Sosnoski men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sosnoski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sosnoski were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    16%

What Sosnoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Sosnoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sosnoski 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Sosnoski. 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 302 military records available for the last name Sosnoski. For the veterans among your Sosnoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sosnoski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sosnoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sosnoski in 1962 was 78, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sosnoski 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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