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Sorba Family History

Sorba 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: Sorbo, Sorby, Korba, Soria, Borba, Mora, Serra, Bora, Barba, Korda

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Where is the Sorba family from?

You can see how Sorba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorba families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Sorba families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorba's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sorba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sorba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorba. 100% of Sorba men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sorba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Sorba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorba 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Sorba. 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 113 military records available for the last name Sorba. For the veterans among your Sorba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Sorba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sorba in 1966 was 76, and 33 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorba 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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