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Sorain Family History

Sorain Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sorin, Sorkin, Torain, Strain, Morain, Sprain, Drain, Spain, Serafin

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Where is the Sorain family from?

You can see how Sorain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Sorain families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 5 Sorain families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sorain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Sorain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorain 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sorain. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sorain. For the veterans among your Sorain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorain 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorain

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