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Sor Family History

Sor Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ស from a Khmer word meaning e.g. ‘white fair’. Compare Sar.

Cambodian: written សរ from a Khmer word meaning ‘arrow’. Compare Sar.

French: variant of Saur.

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


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Where is the Sor family from?

You can see how Sor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Sor families living in British Columbia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sor's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sor families in 1911.
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What did your Sor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sor. 100% of Sor 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Sor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sor 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Sor. 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 112 military records available for the last name Sor. For the veterans among your Sor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sor lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Sor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sor in 1972 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sor 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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