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Sorter Family History

Sorter Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Sortor .

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


Similar surnames: Porter, Morter, Porte, Corte, Shorter, Souter, Porten, Dormer, Suter

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Where is the Sorter family from?

You can see how Sorter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Sorter families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sorter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sorter families in 1891.
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What did your Sorter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sorter. 100% of Sorter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sorter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorter 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Sorter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 520 military records available for the last name Sorter. For the veterans among your Sorter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sorter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sorter in 1957 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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