Meaning of First 3 Digits in SSN
The first three digits of a Social Security number, once linked to geographic regions or states before 2011, are now randomly assigned due to the implementation of SSN randomization. This change, introduced in June 2011, aims to increase number security and prevent prediction based on location. The remaining digits do not encode personal information such as age or gender, making SSNs useful for identity protection.
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