Originally Posted by
Uncle Wurmy
The last 4 digits are consecutively assigned. So if someone got their SSN earlier (i.e. they are older), their number will likely be lower, and therefore more senior. Obviously this also depends on location which makes up part of the other numbers.
You cannot be serious. Sure, they're sequential. The first 3 numbers identify the area office which issues it. Then the two middle numbers AND the last 4 are sequential. When XX-9999 is issued, the middle number rolls up one, the the last 4 start over. I'm middle aged and have a very low last 4. I'm senior to many people in my class who are older than me. Your SS# has NOTHING to do with your age. That's why they use this method! Not discriminatory.